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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.93, 67,547.31 and 15,456.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.93, 67,547.31 and 15,456.82 is: 23,177.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.93 : 67,547.31 = 15,456.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.93/67,547.31 = 15,456.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.93x = 67,547.31 × 15,456.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.93x = 1,044,066,612.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,044,066,612.15/45,046.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,177.31

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