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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,516.66, 68,291.21 and 23,340.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,516.66, 68,291.21 and 23,340.48 is: 35,019.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,516.66 : 68,291.21 = 23,340.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,516.66/68,291.21 = 23,340.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,516.66x = 68,291.21 × 23,340.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,516.66x = 1,593,949,621.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,949,621.18/45,516.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,019.04

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