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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,262.59, 67,877.69 and 15,672.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,262.59, 67,877.69 and 15,672.48 is: 23,503.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,262.59 : 67,877.69 = 15,672.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,262.59/67,877.69 = 15,672.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,262.59x = 67,877.69 × 15,672.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,262.59x = 1,063,811,660.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,063,811,660.61/45,262.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,503.11

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