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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226.88, 67,843.57 and 11,946.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226.88, 67,843.57 and 11,946.51 is: 17,920.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226.88 : 67,843.57 = 11,946.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226.88/67,843.57 = 11,946.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226.88x = 67,843.57 × 11,946.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226.88x = 810,493,902.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 810,493,902.37/45,226.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,920.62

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