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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,469.26, 68,205.72 and 23,276.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,469.26, 68,205.72 and 23,276.67 is: 34,915.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,469.26 : 68,205.72 = 23,276.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,469.26/68,205.72 = 23,276.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,469.26x = 68,205.72 × 23,276.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,469.26x = 1,587,602,036.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,587,602,036.55/45,469.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,915.94

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