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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,907.55, 68,713.69 and 23,690.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,907.55, 68,713.69 and 23,690.66 is: 35,459.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,907.55 : 68,713.69 = 23,690.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,907.55/68,713.69 = 23,690.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,907.55x = 68,713.69 × 23,690.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,907.55x = 1,627,872,779.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,872,779.69/45,907.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,459.81

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