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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.92, 68,347.36 and 16,002.32

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.92, 68,347.36 and 16,002.32 is: 24,004.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.92 : 68,347.36 = 16,002.32 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.92/68,347.36 = 16,002.32/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.92x = 68,347.36 × 16,002.32
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.92x = 1,093,716,325.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,093,716,325.88/45,563.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,004.00

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