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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,772.92, 68,542.74 and 22,338

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,772.92, 68,542.74 and 22,338 is: 33,450.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,772.92 : 68,542.74 = 22,338 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,772.92/68,542.74 = 22,338/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,772.92x = 68,542.74 × 22,338
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,772.92x = 1,531,107,726.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,531,107,726.12/45,772.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,450.08

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