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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.92, 67,896.64 and 15,682.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.92, 67,896.64 and 15,682.62 is: 23,524.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.92 : 67,896.64 = 15,682.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.92/67,896.64 = 15,682.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.92x = 67,896.64 × 15,682.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.92x = 1,064,797,204.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,797,204.40/45,263.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.19

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