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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.15, 67,901.04 and 11,984.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.15, 67,901.04 and 11,984.98 is: 17,978.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.15 : 67,901.04 = 11,984.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.15/67,901.04 = 11,984.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.15x = 67,901.04 × 11,984.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.15x = 813,792,606.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 813,792,606.38/45,265.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,978.35

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