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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.61, 67,589.48 and 15,476.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.61, 67,589.48 and 15,476.22 is: 23,214.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.61 : 67,589.48 = 15,476.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.61/67,589.48 = 15,476.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.61x = 67,589.48 × 15,476.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.61x = 1,046,029,700.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,029,700.86/45,058.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,214.87

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