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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.95, 68,797.56 and 23,703.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.95, 68,797.56 and 23,703.23 is: 35,526.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.95 : 68,797.56 = 23,703.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.95/68,797.56 = 23,703.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.95x = 68,797.56 × 23,703.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.95x = 1,630,724,044.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,724,044.13/45,901.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,526.25

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