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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.26, 68,415.94 and 16,008.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.26, 68,415.94 and 16,008.18 is: 24,023.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.26 : 68,415.94 = 16,008.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.26/68,415.94 = 16,008.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.26x = 68,415.94 × 16,008.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.26x = 1,095,214,682.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,214,682.39/45,590.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,023.00

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