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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.10, 67,897.02 and 15,682.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.10, 67,897.02 and 15,682.90 is: 23,524.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.10 : 67,897.02 = 15,682.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.10/67,897.02 = 15,682.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.10x = 67,897.02 × 15,682.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.10x = 1,064,822,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,064,822,174.96/45,264.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,524.65

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