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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,357.72, 68,067.54 and 15,775.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,357.72, 68,067.54 and 15,775.26 is: 23,673.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,357.72 : 68,067.54 = 15,775.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,357.72/68,067.54 = 15,775.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,357.72x = 68,067.54 × 15,775.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,357.72x = 1,073,783,141.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,783,141.06/45,357.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,673.66

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