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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,054.52, 67,581.76 and 12,222.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,054.52, 67,581.76 and 12,222.52 is: 18,333.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,054.52 : 67,581.76 = 12,222.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,054.52/67,581.76 = 12,222.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,054.52x = 67,581.76 × 12,222.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,054.52x = 826,019,413.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,019,413.24/45,054.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,333.77

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