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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,914.63, 68,868.70 and 22,532.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,914.63, 68,868.70 and 22,532.63 is: 33,797.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,914.63 : 68,868.70 = 22,532.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,914.63/68,868.70 = 22,532.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,914.63x = 68,868.70 × 22,532.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,914.63x = 1,551,792,535.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,551,792,535.01/45,914.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,797.35

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