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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,505.46, 68,288.95 and 15,923.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,505.46, 68,288.95 and 15,923.55 is: 23,896.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,505.46 : 68,288.95 = 15,923.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,505.46/68,288.95 = 15,923.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,505.46x = 68,288.95 × 15,923.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,505.46x = 1,087,402,740.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,402,740.98/45,505.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,896.09

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