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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,536.98, 68,294.44 and 23,338.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,536.98, 68,294.44 and 23,338.93 is: 35,002.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,536.98 : 68,294.44 = 23,338.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,536.98/68,294.44 = 23,338.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,536.98x = 68,294.44 × 23,338.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,536.98x = 1,593,919,154.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,593,919,154.55/45,536.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,002.74

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