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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,259.15, 67,894.68 and 16,792.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,259.15, 67,894.68 and 16,792.22 is: 25,190.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,259.15 : 67,894.68 = 16,792.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,259.15/67,894.68 = 16,792.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,259.15x = 67,894.68 × 16,792.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,259.15x = 1,140,102,573.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,140,102,573.13/45,259.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,190.54

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