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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,161.65, 67,745.98 and 13,569.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,161.65, 67,745.98 and 13,569.24 is: 20,354.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,161.65 : 67,745.98 = 13,569.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,161.65/67,745.98 = 13,569.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,161.65x = 67,745.98 × 13,569.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,161.65x = 919,261,461.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,261,461.66/45,161.65
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,354.91

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