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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,744.73, 68,680.07 and 23,270.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,744.73, 68,680.07 and 23,270.62 is: 34,937.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,744.73 : 68,680.07 = 23,270.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,744.73/68,680.07 = 23,270.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,744.73x = 68,680.07 × 23,270.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,744.73x = 1,598,227,810.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,598,227,810.54/45,744.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 34,937.97

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