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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,436.87, 68,169.21 and 23,265.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,436.87, 68,169.21 and 23,265.93 is: 34,906.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,436.87 : 68,169.21 = 23,265.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,436.87/68,169.21 = 23,265.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,436.87x = 68,169.21 × 23,265.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,436.87x = 1,586,020,236.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,586,020,236.40/45,436.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,906.02

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