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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.65, 68,898.35 and 22,242.31

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.65, 68,898.35 and 22,242.31 is: 33,363.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.65 : 68,898.35 = 22,242.31 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.65/68,898.35 = 22,242.31/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.65x = 68,898.35 × 22,242.31
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.65x = 1,532,458,604.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,532,458,604.99/45,932.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,363.16

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