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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.03, 68,393.34 and 16,003.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.03, 68,393.34 and 16,003.65 is: 24,007.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.03 : 68,393.34 = 16,003.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.03/68,393.34 = 16,003.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.03x = 68,393.34 × 16,003.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.03x = 1,094,543,075.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,543,075.69/45,591.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.86

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