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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,410.94, 68,116.86 and 15,828.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,410.94, 68,116.86 and 15,828.93 is: 23,743.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,410.94 : 68,116.86 = 15,828.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,410.94/68,116.86 = 15,828.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,410.94x = 68,116.86 × 15,828.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,410.94x = 1,078,217,008.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,217,008.76/45,410.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,743.55

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