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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,446.06, 68,188.93 and 15,885.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,446.06, 68,188.93 and 15,885.11 is: 23,834.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,446.06 : 68,188.93 = 15,885.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,446.06/68,188.93 = 15,885.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,446.06x = 68,188.93 × 15,885.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,446.06x = 1,083,188,653.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,083,188,653.83/45,446.06
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,834.60

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