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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.72, 68,046.89 and 12,093.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.72, 68,046.89 and 12,093.30 is: 18,137.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.72 : 68,046.89 = 12,093.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.72/68,046.89 = 12,093.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.72x = 68,046.89 × 12,093.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.72x = 822,911,394.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 822,911,394.37/45,369.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,137.90

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