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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,133.88, 67,699.94 and 15,551.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,133.88, 67,699.94 and 15,551.06 is: 23,326.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,133.88 : 67,699.94 = 15,551.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,133.88/67,699.94 = 15,551.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,133.88x = 67,699.94 × 15,551.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,133.88x = 1,052,805,828.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,805,828.94/45,133.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,326.29

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