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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,408.51, 68,068.98 and 23,232.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,408.51, 68,068.98 and 23,232.33 is: 34,826.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,408.51 : 68,068.98 = 23,232.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,408.51/68,068.98 = 23,232.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,408.51x = 68,068.98 × 23,232.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,408.51x = 1,581,401,006.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,581,401,006.12/45,408.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,826.09

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