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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,605.30, 68,281.98 and 23,370.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,605.30, 68,281.98 and 23,370.80 is: 34,991.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,605.30 : 68,281.98 = 23,370.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,605.30/68,281.98 = 23,370.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,605.30x = 68,281.98 × 23,370.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,605.30x = 1,595,804,498.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,595,804,498.18/45,605.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,991.65

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