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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,042.93, 67,565.79 and 15,460.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,042.93, 67,565.79 and 15,460.38 is: 23,191.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,042.93 : 67,565.79 = 15,460.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,042.93/67,565.79 = 15,460.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,042.93x = 67,565.79 × 15,460.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,042.93x = 1,044,592,788.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,592,788.40/45,042.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,191.05

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