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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.53, 68,066.92 and 15,809.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.53, 68,066.92 and 15,809.71 is: 23,706.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.53 : 68,066.92 = 15,809.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.53/68,066.92 = 15,809.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.53x = 68,066.92 × 15,809.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.53x = 1,076,117,885.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,076,117,885.93/45,392.53
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,706.94

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