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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,031.22, 67,548.19 and 15,448.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,031.22, 67,548.19 and 15,448.63 is: 23,173.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,031.22 : 67,548.19 = 15,448.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,031.22/67,548.19 = 15,448.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,031.22x = 67,548.19 × 15,448.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,031.22x = 1,043,526,695.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,043,526,695.36/45,031.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,173.41

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