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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,495.08, 68,250.72 and 15,507.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,495.08, 68,250.72 and 15,507.66 is: 23,264.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,495.08 : 68,250.72 = 15,507.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,495.08/68,250.72 = 15,507.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,495.08x = 68,250.72 × 15,507.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,495.08x = 1,058,408,960.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,058,408,960.52/45,495.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,264.25

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