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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,910.92, 68,903.28 and 23,730.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,910.92, 68,903.28 and 23,730.79 is: 35,615.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,910.92 : 68,903.28 = 23,730.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,910.92/68,903.28 = 23,730.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,910.92x = 68,903.28 × 23,730.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,910.92x = 1,635,129,267.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,635,129,267.99/45,910.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,615.26

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