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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,060.96, 67,591.62 and 15,487.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,060.96, 67,591.62 and 15,487.32 is: 23,231.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,060.96 : 67,591.62 = 15,487.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,060.96/67,591.62 = 15,487.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,060.96x = 67,591.62 × 15,487.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,060.96x = 1,046,813,048.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,813,048.26/45,060.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,231.04

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