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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.79, 67,708.79 and 20,161.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.79, 67,708.79 and 20,161.83 is: 30,253.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.79 : 67,708.79 = 20,161.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.79/67,708.79 = 20,161.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.79x = 67,708.79 × 20,161.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.79x = 1,365,133,113.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,365,133,113.49/45,122.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 30,253.74

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