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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,165.24, 67,751.37 and 13,572.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,165.24, 67,751.37 and 13,572.84 is: 20,360.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,165.24 : 67,751.37 = 13,572.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,165.24/67,751.37 = 13,572.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,165.24x = 67,751.37 × 13,572.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,165.24x = 919,578,504.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,578,504.79/45,165.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,360.31

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