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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.96, 67,596.12 and 15,490.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.96, 67,596.12 and 15,490.32 is: 23,235.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.96 : 67,596.12 = 15,490.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.96/67,596.12 = 15,490.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.96x = 67,596.12 × 15,490.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.96x = 1,047,085,529.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,047,085,529.56/45,063.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,235.54

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