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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,281.68, 67,907.14 and 15,692.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,281.68, 67,907.14 and 15,692.60 is: 23,533.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,281.68 : 67,907.14 = 15,692.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,281.68/67,907.14 = 15,692.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,281.68x = 67,907.14 × 15,692.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,281.68x = 1,065,639,585.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,065,639,585.16/45,281.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,533.57

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