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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,954.96, 68,897.82 and 23,469

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,954.96, 68,897.82 and 23,469 is: 35,185.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,954.96 : 68,897.82 = 23,469 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,954.96/68,897.82 = 23,469/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,954.96x = 68,897.82 × 23,469
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,954.96x = 1,616,962,937.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,616,962,937.58/45,954.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,185.82

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