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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,478.67, 68,092.04 and 23,244.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,478.67, 68,092.04 and 23,244.17 is: 34,801.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,478.67 : 68,092.04 = 23,244.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,478.67/68,092.04 = 23,244.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,478.67x = 68,092.04 × 23,244.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,478.67x = 1,582,742,671.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,742,671.06/45,478.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,801.87

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