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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,581.73, 68,397.14 and 22,208.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,581.73, 68,397.14 and 22,208.16 is: 33,324.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,581.73 : 68,397.14 = 22,208.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,581.73/68,397.14 = 22,208.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,581.73x = 68,397.14 × 22,208.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,581.73x = 1,518,974,628.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,518,974,628.66/45,581.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,324.20

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