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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.06, 68,014.89 and 15,754.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.06, 68,014.89 and 15,754.53 is: 23,636.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.06 : 68,014.89 = 15,754.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.06/68,014.89 = 15,754.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.06x = 68,014.89 × 15,754.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.06x = 1,071,542,880.01
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,542,880.01/45,335.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,636.08

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