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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,302.07, 67,947.83 and 12,024.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,302.07, 67,947.83 and 12,024.72 is: 18,035.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,302.07 : 67,947.83 = 12,024.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,302.07/67,947.83 = 12,024.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,302.07x = 67,947.83 × 12,024.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,302.07x = 817,053,851.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 817,053,851.52/45,302.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,035.68

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