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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,173.61, 67,769.51 and 15,592.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,173.61, 67,769.51 and 15,592.59 is: 23,392.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,173.61 : 67,769.51 = 15,592.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,173.61/67,769.51 = 15,592.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,173.61x = 67,769.51 × 15,592.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,173.61x = 1,056,702,105.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,056,702,105.97/45,173.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,392.02

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