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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.36, 68,290.88 and 23,376.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.36, 68,290.88 and 23,376.80 is: 35,000.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.36 : 68,290.88 = 23,376.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.36/68,290.88 = 23,376.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.36x = 68,290.88 × 23,376.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.36x = 1,596,422,243.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,596,422,243.58/45,611.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,000.54

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