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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,201.24, 67,832.94 and 15,619.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,201.24, 67,832.94 and 15,619.11 is: 23,439.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,201.24 : 67,832.94 = 15,619.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,201.24/67,832.94 = 15,619.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,201.24x = 67,832.94 × 15,619.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,201.24x = 1,059,490,151.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,490,151.48/45,201.24
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,439.40

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