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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,478.79, 68,092.23 and 23,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,478.79, 68,092.23 and 23,244.29 is: 34,802.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,478.79 : 68,092.23 = 23,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,478.79/68,092.23 = 23,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,478.79x = 68,092.23 × 23,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,478.79x = 1,582,755,540.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,582,755,540.87/45,478.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,802.06

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