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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,767.97, 68,601.74 and 23,582.61

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,767.97, 68,601.74 and 23,582.61 is: 35,348.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,767.97 : 68,601.74 = 23,582.61 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,767.97/68,601.74 = 23,582.61/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,767.97x = 68,601.74 × 23,582.61
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,767.97x = 1,617,807,961.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,617,807,961.83/45,767.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,348.04

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