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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,700.72, 68,552.28 and 22,004.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,700.72, 68,552.28 and 22,004.56 is: 33,007.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,700.72 : 68,552.28 = 22,004.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,700.72/68,552.28 = 22,004.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,700.72x = 68,552.28 × 22,004.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,700.72x = 1,508,462,758.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,508,462,758.40/45,700.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,007.42

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