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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,515.25, 68,284.40 and 12,683.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,515.25, 68,284.40 and 12,683.25 is: 19,028.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,515.25 : 68,284.40 = 12,683.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,515.25/68,284.40 = 12,683.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,515.25x = 68,284.40 × 12,683.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,515.25x = 866,068,052.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 866,068,052.88/45,515.25
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.09

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