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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.44, 68,332.92 and 23,404.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.44, 68,332.92 and 23,404.88 is: 35,042.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.44 : 68,332.92 = 23,404.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.44/68,332.92 = 23,404.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.44x = 68,332.92 × 23,404.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.44x = 1,599,323,792.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,599,323,792.65/45,639.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,042.58

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