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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,564.80, 68,223.68 and 23,630.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,564.80, 68,223.68 and 23,630.72 is: 35,382.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,564.80 : 68,223.68 = 23,630.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,564.80/68,223.68 = 23,630.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,564.80x = 68,223.68 × 23,630.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,564.80x = 1,612,174,679.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,612,174,679.45/45,564.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,382.02

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