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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,965.93, 68,940.66 and 12,232.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,965.93, 68,940.66 and 12,232.13 is: 18,346.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,965.93 : 68,940.66 = 12,232.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,965.93/68,940.66 = 12,232.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,965.93x = 68,940.66 × 12,232.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,965.93x = 843,290,770.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 843,290,770.70/45,965.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,346.00

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