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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,351.72, 68,058.54 and 15,769.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,351.72, 68,058.54 and 15,769.26 is: 23,664.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,351.72 : 68,058.54 = 15,769.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,351.72/68,058.54 = 15,769.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,351.72x = 68,058.54 × 15,769.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,351.72x = 1,073,232,812.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,232,812.48/45,351.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,664.66

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