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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,470.41, 68,163.42 and 23,234.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,470.41, 68,163.42 and 23,234.76 is: 34,830.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,470.41 : 68,163.42 = 23,234.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,470.41/68,163.42 = 23,234.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,470.41x = 68,163.42 × 23,234.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,470.41x = 1,583,760,791.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,583,760,791.61/45,470.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,830.58

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