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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,289.71, 67,935.42 and 15,708.51

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,289.71, 67,935.42 and 15,708.51 is: 23,563.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,289.71 : 67,935.42 = 15,708.51 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,289.71/67,935.42 = 15,708.51/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,289.71x = 67,935.42 × 15,708.51
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,289.71x = 1,067,164,224.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,067,164,224.42/45,289.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,563.06

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