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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.01, 67,753.40 and 15,580.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.01, 67,753.40 and 15,580.96 is: 23,375.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.01 : 67,753.40 = 15,580.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.01/67,753.40 = 15,580.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.01x = 67,753.40 × 15,580.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.01x = 1,055,662,767.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,055,662,767.98/45,161.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,375.53

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