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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,872.80, 68,763.84 and 22,136.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,872.80, 68,763.84 and 22,136.56 is: 33,182.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872.80 : 68,763.84 = 22,136.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872.80/68,763.84 = 22,136.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872.80x = 68,763.84 × 22,136.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872.80x = 1,522,194,869.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,522,194,869.99/45,872.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,182.95

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