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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,262.92, 67,895.14 and 15,681.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,262.92, 67,895.14 and 15,681.62 is: 23,522.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,262.92 : 67,895.14 = 15,681.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,262.92/67,895.14 = 15,681.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,262.92x = 67,895.14 × 15,681.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,262.92x = 1,064,705,785.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,705,785.33/45,262.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,522.69

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