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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,256.59, 67,868.69 and 15,666.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,256.59, 67,868.69 and 15,666.48 is: 23,494.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,256.59 : 67,868.69 = 15,666.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,256.59/67,868.69 = 15,666.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,256.59x = 67,868.69 × 15,666.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,256.59x = 1,063,263,396.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,263,396.18/45,256.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,494.11

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