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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,505.91, 68,275.07 and 23,329.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,505.91, 68,275.07 and 23,329.73 is: 35,002.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,505.91 : 68,275.07 = 23,329.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,505.91/68,275.07 = 23,329.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,505.91x = 68,275.07 × 23,329.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,505.91x = 1,592,838,490.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,592,838,490.81/45,505.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,002.90

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