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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.14, 67,596.26 and 15,480.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.14, 67,596.26 and 15,480.72 is: 23,221.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.14 : 67,596.26 = 15,480.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.14/67,596.26 = 15,480.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.14x = 67,596.26 × 15,480.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.14x = 1,046,438,696.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,046,438,696.70/45,063.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,221.61

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