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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,637.44, 68,329.92 and 23,402.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,637.44, 68,329.92 and 23,402.88 is: 35,039.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,637.44 : 68,329.92 = 23,402.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,637.44/68,329.92 = 23,402.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,637.44x = 68,329.92 × 23,402.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,637.44x = 1,599,116,918.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,116,918.17/45,637.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,039.58

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