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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.05, 68,005.52 and 15,754.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.05, 68,005.52 and 15,754.89 is: 23,632.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.05 : 68,005.52 = 15,754.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.05/68,005.52 = 15,754.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.05x = 68,005.52 × 15,754.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.05x = 1,071,419,486.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,071,419,486.99/45,337.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,632.32

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