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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,999.96, 68,950.35 and 22,257.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,999.96, 68,950.35 and 22,257.36 is: 33,362.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,999.96 : 68,950.35 = 22,257.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,999.96/68,950.35 = 22,257.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,999.96x = 68,950.35 × 22,257.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,999.96x = 1,534,652,762.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,534,652,762.08/45,999.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 33,362.05

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