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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,101.96, 67,636.26 and 15,511.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,101.96, 67,636.26 and 15,511.64 is: 23,261.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,101.96 : 67,636.26 = 15,511.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,101.96/67,636.26 = 15,511.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,101.96x = 67,636.26 × 15,511.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,101.96x = 1,049,149,316.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,049,149,316.07/45,101.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,261.72

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