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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,096.96, 67,643.42 and 15,514.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,096.96, 67,643.42 and 15,514.95 is: 23,271.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,096.96 : 67,643.42 = 15,514.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,096.96/67,643.42 = 15,514.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,096.96x = 67,643.42 × 15,514.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,096.96x = 1,049,484,201.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,484,201.55/45,096.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.73

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