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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,437.76, 68,190.12 and 22,970.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,437.76, 68,190.12 and 22,970.16 is: 34,472.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,437.76 : 68,190.12 = 22,970.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,437.76/68,190.12 = 22,970.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,437.76x = 68,190.12 × 22,970.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,437.76x = 1,566,337,966.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,566,337,966.82/45,437.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,472.17

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