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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,569.92, 68,357.12 and 22,216.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,569.92, 68,357.12 and 22,216.32 is: 33,325.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,569.92 : 68,357.12 = 22,216.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,569.92/68,357.12 = 22,216.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,569.92x = 68,357.12 × 22,216.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,569.92x = 1,518,643,652.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,643,652.20/45,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,325.57

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