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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.69, 68,057.01 and 15,768.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.69, 68,057.01 and 15,768.47 is: 23,663.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.69 : 68,057.01 = 15,768.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.69/68,057.01 = 15,768.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.69x = 68,057.01 × 15,768.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.69x = 1,073,155,090.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,155,090.62/45,350.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,663.48

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