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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,607.68, 68,348.52 and 21,929.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,607.68, 68,348.52 and 21,929.76 is: 32,864.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,607.68 : 68,348.52 = 21,929.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,607.68/68,348.52 = 21,929.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,607.68x = 68,348.52 × 21,929.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,607.68x = 1,498,866,639.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,498,866,639.96/45,607.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,864.35

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