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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,056.52, 67,584.76 and 12,224.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,056.52, 67,584.76 and 12,224.52 is: 18,336.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,056.52 : 67,584.76 = 12,224.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,056.52/67,584.76 = 12,224.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,056.52x = 67,584.76 × 12,224.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,056.52x = 826,191,250.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 826,191,250.32/45,056.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,336.77

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