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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,585.63, 68,408.99 and 16,003.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,585.63, 68,408.99 and 16,003.55 is: 24,016.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,585.63 : 68,408.99 = 16,003.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,585.63/68,408.99 = 16,003.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,585.63x = 68,408.99 × 16,003.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,585.63x = 1,094,786,842.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,786,842.93/45,585.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,016.05

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