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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,412.68, 68,124.96 and 15,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,412.68, 68,124.96 and 15,007.71 is: 22,513.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,412.68 : 68,124.96 = 15,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,412.68/68,124.96 = 15,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,412.68x = 68,124.96 × 15,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,412.68x = 1,022,399,643.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,399,643.44/45,412.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,513.53

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