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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.41, 67,983.48 and 12,048.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.41, 67,983.48 and 12,048.84 is: 18,072.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.41 : 67,983.48 = 12,048.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.41/67,983.48 = 12,048.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.41x = 67,983.48 × 12,048.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.41x = 819,122,073.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 819,122,073.16/45,325.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,072.03

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