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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,330.68, 67,993.94 and 15,750.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,330.68, 67,993.94 and 15,750.83 is: 23,625.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,330.68 : 67,993.94 = 15,750.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,330.68/67,993.94 = 15,750.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,330.68x = 67,993.94 × 15,750.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,330.68x = 1,070,960,989.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,070,960,989.97/45,330.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,625.52

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