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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,966.95, 68,888.14 and 23,795.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,966.95, 68,888.14 and 23,795.90 is: 35,661.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,966.95 : 68,888.14 = 23,795.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,966.95/68,888.14 = 23,795.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,966.95x = 68,888.14 × 23,795.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,966.95x = 1,639,254,886.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,639,254,886.70/45,966.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,661.60

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