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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,044.94, 67,568.80 and 15,462.38

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,044.94, 67,568.80 and 15,462.38 is: 23,194.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,044.94 : 67,568.80 = 15,462.38 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,044.94/67,568.80 = 15,462.38/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,044.94x = 67,568.80 × 15,462.38
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,044.94x = 1,044,774,461.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,774,461.74/45,044.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,194.05

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