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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,906.71, 68,804.69 and 23,707.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,906.71, 68,804.69 and 23,707.98 is: 35,533.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,906.71 : 68,804.69 = 23,707.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,906.71/68,804.69 = 23,707.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,906.71x = 68,804.69 × 23,707.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,906.71x = 1,631,220,095.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,631,220,095.89/45,906.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,533.37

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