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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,196.73, 67,773.22 and 15,604.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,196.73, 67,773.22 and 15,604.19 is: 23,398.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,196.73 : 67,773.22 = 15,604.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,196.73/67,773.22 = 15,604.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,196.73x = 67,773.22 × 15,604.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,196.73x = 1,057,546,201.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,057,546,201.79/45,196.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,398.73

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