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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,610.62, 68,373.24 and 23,374.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,610.62, 68,373.24 and 23,374.80 is: 35,040.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,610.62 : 68,373.24 = 23,374.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,610.62/68,373.24 = 23,374.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,610.62x = 68,373.24 × 23,374.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,610.62x = 1,598,210,810.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,210,810.35/45,610.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,040.32

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