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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,297.06, 67,948.93 and 12,016.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,297.06, 67,948.93 and 12,016.39 is: 18,025.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,297.06 : 67,948.93 = 12,016.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,297.06/67,948.93 = 12,016.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,297.06x = 67,948.93 × 12,016.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,297.06x = 816,500,842.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 816,500,842.96/45,297.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,025.47

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