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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,590.64, 68,415.86 and 16,007.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,590.64, 68,415.86 and 16,007.71 is: 24,022.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,590.64 : 68,415.86 = 16,007.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,590.64/68,415.86 = 16,007.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,590.64x = 68,415.86 × 16,007.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,590.64x = 1,095,181,166.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,181,166.24/45,590.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,022.06

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