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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.64, 67,572.90 and 15,067.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.64, 67,572.90 and 15,067.58 is: 22,593.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.64 : 67,572.90 = 15,067.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.64/67,572.90 = 15,067.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.64x = 67,572.90 × 15,067.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.64x = 1,018,160,076.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,018,160,076.58/45,063.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,593.83

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