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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,444.95, 68,166.13 and 12,165.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,444.95, 68,166.13 and 12,165.02 is: 18,247.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,444.95 : 68,166.13 = 12,165.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,444.95/68,166.13 = 12,165.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,444.95x = 68,166.13 × 12,165.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,444.95x = 829,242,117.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 829,242,117.95/45,444.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,247.18

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