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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,410.84, 68,116.51 and 15,828.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,410.84, 68,116.51 and 15,828.53 is: 23,742.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,410.84 : 68,116.51 = 15,828.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,410.84/68,116.51 = 15,828.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,410.84x = 68,116.51 × 15,828.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,410.84x = 1,078,183,901.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,183,901.23/45,410.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,742.88

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