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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.48, 67,572.04 and 15,473.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.48, 67,572.04 and 15,473.32 is: 23,202.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.48 : 67,572.04 = 15,473.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.48/67,572.04 = 15,473.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.48x = 67,572.04 × 15,473.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.48x = 1,045,563,797.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,045,563,797.97/45,063.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,202.02

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