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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,508.30, 68,265.90 and 15,513.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,508.30, 68,265.90 and 15,513.22 is: 23,271.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,508.30 : 68,265.90 = 15,513.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,508.30/68,265.90 = 15,513.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,508.30x = 68,265.90 × 15,513.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,508.30x = 1,059,023,925.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,059,023,925.20/45,508.30
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 23,271.01

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