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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,515.26, 68,272.90 and 12,683.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,515.26, 68,272.90 and 12,683.26 is: 19,024.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,515.26 : 68,272.90 = 12,683.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,515.26/68,272.90 = 12,683.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,515.26x = 68,272.90 × 12,683.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,515.26x = 865,922,941.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 865,922,941.65/45,515.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,024.89

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