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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,138.11, 67,665.70 and 15,548.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,138.11, 67,665.70 and 15,548.91 is: 23,309.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,138.11 : 67,665.70 = 15,548.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,138.11/67,665.70 = 15,548.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,138.11x = 67,665.70 × 15,548.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,138.11x = 1,052,128,025.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,052,128,025.70/45,138.11
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,309.08

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