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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,913.97, 68,885.84 and 22,524.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,913.97, 68,885.84 and 22,524.01 is: 33,793.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,913.97 : 68,885.84 = 22,524.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,913.97/68,885.84 = 22,524.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,913.97x = 68,885.84 × 22,524.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,913.97x = 1,551,585,349.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,585,349.02/45,913.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,793.32

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