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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,182.92, 67,783.44 and 15,601.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,182.92, 67,783.44 and 15,601.84 is: 23,405.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,182.92 : 67,783.44 = 15,601.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,182.92/67,783.44 = 15,601.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,182.92x = 67,783.44 × 15,601.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,182.92x = 1,057,546,385.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,546,385.53/45,182.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,405.89

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