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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,571.71, 68,401.35 and 22,214.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,571.71, 68,401.35 and 22,214.55 is: 33,343.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,571.71 : 68,401.35 = 22,214.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,571.71/68,401.35 = 22,214.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,571.71x = 68,401.35 × 22,214.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,571.71x = 1,519,505,209.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,519,505,209.64/45,571.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.17

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