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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.34, 68,113.28 and 15,835.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.34, 68,113.28 and 15,835.22 is: 23,744.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.34 : 68,113.28 = 15,835.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.34/68,113.28 = 15,835.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.34x = 68,113.28 × 15,835.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.34x = 1,078,588,773.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,078,588,773.72/45,425.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,744.21

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