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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,160.32, 67,744.92 and 15,574.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,160.32, 67,744.92 and 15,574.26 is: 23,362.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,160.32 : 67,744.92 = 15,574.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,160.32/67,744.92 = 15,574.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,160.32x = 67,744.92 × 15,574.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,160.32x = 1,055,076,997.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,076,997.76/45,160.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,362.92

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