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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.81, 67,476.70 and 15,435.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.81, 67,476.70 and 15,435.48 is: 23,127.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.81 : 67,476.70 = 15,435.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.81/67,476.70 = 15,435.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.81x = 67,476.70 × 15,435.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.81x = 1,041,535,253.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,041,535,253.32/45,033.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,127.85

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