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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,628.84, 68,465.12 and 22,242.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,628.84, 68,465.12 and 22,242.52 is: 33,374.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,628.84 : 68,465.12 = 22,242.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,628.84/68,465.12 = 22,242.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,628.84x = 68,465.12 × 22,242.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,628.84x = 1,522,836,800.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,836,800.90/45,628.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,374.44

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