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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,930.28, 68,837.10 and 22,232.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,930.28, 68,837.10 and 22,232.92 is: 33,321.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,930.28 : 68,837.10 = 22,232.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,930.28/68,837.10 = 22,232.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,930.28x = 68,837.10 × 22,232.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,930.28x = 1,530,449,737.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,530,449,737.33/45,930.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,321.15

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