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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,586.63, 68,410.49 and 16,004.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,586.63, 68,410.49 and 16,004.55 is: 24,017.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,586.63 : 68,410.49 = 16,004.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,586.63/68,410.49 = 16,004.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,586.63x = 68,410.49 × 16,004.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,586.63x = 1,094,879,107.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,879,107.73/45,586.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,017.55

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