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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.70, 67,829.40 and 15,654.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.70, 67,829.40 and 15,654.60 is: 23,477.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.70 : 67,829.40 = 15,654.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.70/67,829.40 = 15,654.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.70x = 67,829.40 × 15,654.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.70x = 1,061,842,125.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,061,842,125.24/45,227.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,477.69

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