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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,903.48, 68,799.84 and 23,704.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,903.48, 68,799.84 and 23,704.72 is: 35,528.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,903.48 : 68,799.84 = 23,704.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,903.48/68,799.84 = 23,704.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,903.48x = 68,799.84 × 23,704.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,903.48x = 1,630,880,940.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,630,880,940.35/45,903.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,528.48

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