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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,469.81, 68,218.22 and 23,298.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,469.81, 68,218.22 and 23,298.76 is: 34,955.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,469.81 : 68,218.22 = 23,298.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,469.81/68,218.22 = 23,298.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,469.81x = 68,218.22 × 23,298.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,469.81x = 1,589,399,935.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,399,935.41/45,469.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,955.06

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