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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,433.81, 68,179.88 and 22,047.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,433.81, 68,179.88 and 22,047.49 is: 33,085.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,433.81 : 68,179.88 = 22,047.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,433.81/68,179.88 = 22,047.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,433.81x = 68,179.88 × 22,047.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,433.81x = 1,503,195,238.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,503,195,238.83/45,433.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,085.39

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