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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.64, 68,797.09 and 23,702.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.64, 68,797.09 and 23,702.91 is: 35,525.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.64 : 68,797.09 = 23,702.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.64/68,797.09 = 23,702.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.64x = 68,797.09 × 23,702.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.64x = 1,630,691,173.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,691,173.27/45,901.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,525.78

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