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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,381.76, 68,026.20 and 15,775.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,381.76, 68,026.20 and 15,775.30 is: 23,646.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,381.76 : 68,026.20 = 15,775.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,381.76/68,026.20 = 15,775.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,381.76x = 68,026.20 × 15,775.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,381.76x = 1,073,133,712.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,073,133,712.86/45,381.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,646.81

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