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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.08, 68,292.88 and 15,926.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.08, 68,292.88 and 15,926.18 is: 23,900.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.08 : 68,292.88 = 15,926.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.08/68,292.88 = 15,926.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.08x = 68,292.88 × 15,926.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.08x = 1,087,644,318.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,087,644,318.32/45,508.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,900.02

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