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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,535.98, 68,292.95 and 23,337.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,535.98, 68,292.95 and 23,337.93 is: 35,001.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,535.98 : 68,292.95 = 23,337.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,535.98/68,292.95 = 23,337.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,535.98x = 68,292.95 × 23,337.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,535.98x = 1,593,815,969.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,815,969.90/45,535.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,001.24

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