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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,178.68, 67,775.95 and 15,190.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,178.68, 67,775.95 and 15,190.05 is: 22,787.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,178.68 : 67,775.95 = 15,190.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,178.68/67,775.95 = 15,190.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,178.68x = 67,775.95 × 15,190.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,178.68x = 1,029,520,088.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,029,520,088.29/45,178.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,787.74

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