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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,842.76, 68,778.05 and 22,150.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,842.76, 68,778.05 and 22,150.94 is: 33,233.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,842.76 : 68,778.05 = 22,150.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,842.76/68,778.05 = 22,150.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,842.76x = 68,778.05 × 22,150.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,842.76x = 1,523,498,004.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,523,498,004.22/45,842.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,233.12

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