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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,468.54, 68,266.60 and 23,297.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,468.54, 68,266.60 and 23,297.83 is: 34,979.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,468.54 : 68,266.60 = 23,297.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,468.54/68,266.60 = 23,297.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,468.54x = 68,266.60 × 23,297.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,468.54x = 1,590,463,412.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,590,463,412.57/45,468.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,979.43

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