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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,098.16, 67,646.52 and 15,516.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,098.16, 67,646.52 and 15,516.25 is: 23,274.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,098.16 : 67,646.52 = 15,516.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,098.16/67,646.52 = 15,516.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,098.16x = 67,646.52 × 15,516.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,098.16x = 1,049,620,315.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,620,315.95/45,098.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,274.13

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