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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.28, 67,575.62 and 15,460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.28, 67,575.62 and 15,460.27 is: 23,192.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.28 : 67,575.62 = 15,460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.28/67,575.62 = 15,460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.28x = 67,575.62 × 15,460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.28x = 1,044,737,211.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,737,211.20/45,046.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,192.53

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