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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,961.75, 68,959.05 and 22,604.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,961.75, 68,959.05 and 22,604.59 is: 33,914.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,961.75 : 68,959.05 = 22,604.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,961.75/68,959.05 = 22,604.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,961.75x = 68,959.05 × 22,604.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,961.75x = 1,558,791,052.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,558,791,052.04/45,961.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,914.96

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