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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.71, 68,219.75 and 23,295.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.71, 68,219.75 and 23,295.62 is: 34,918.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.71 : 68,219.75 = 23,295.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.71/68,219.75 = 23,295.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.71x = 68,219.75 × 23,295.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.71x = 1,589,221,601.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,589,221,601.28/45,512.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,918.20

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