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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,473.64, 68,215.93 and 23,281.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,473.64, 68,215.93 and 23,281.06 is: 34,924.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,473.64 : 68,215.93 = 23,281.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,473.64/68,215.93 = 23,281.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,473.64x = 68,215.93 × 23,281.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,473.64x = 1,588,138,930.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,588,138,930.54/45,473.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,924.39

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