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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,430.77, 68,160.11 and 23,259.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,430.77, 68,160.11 and 23,259.71 is: 34,896.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,430.77 : 68,160.11 = 23,259.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,430.77/68,160.11 = 23,259.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,430.77x = 68,160.11 × 23,259.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,430.77x = 1,585,384,392.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,585,384,392.17/45,430.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,896.71

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