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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.76, 68,233.68 and 23,275.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.76, 68,233.68 and 23,275.44 is: 34,945.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.76 : 68,233.68 = 23,275.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.76/68,233.68 = 23,275.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.76x = 68,233.68 × 23,275.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.76x = 1,588,168,924.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,168,924.82/45,446.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,945.70

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