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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,007.70, 67,517.55 and 15,418.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,007.70, 67,517.55 and 15,418.10 is: 23,129.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,007.70 : 67,517.55 = 15,418.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,007.70/67,517.55 = 15,418.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,007.70x = 67,517.55 × 15,418.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,007.70x = 1,040,992,337.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,040,992,337.66/45,007.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,129.21

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