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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,646.81, 68,423.24 and 22,244.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,646.81, 68,423.24 and 22,244.29 is: 33,343.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,646.81 : 68,423.24 = 22,244.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,646.81/68,423.24 = 22,244.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,646.81x = 68,423.24 × 22,244.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,646.81x = 1,522,026,282.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,026,282.08/45,646.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,343.54

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