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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,593.84, 68,422.88 and 16,013.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,593.84, 68,422.88 and 16,013.98 is: 24,032.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,593.84 : 68,422.88 = 16,013.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,593.84/68,422.88 = 16,013.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,593.84x = 68,422.88 × 16,013.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,593.84x = 1,095,722,631.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,095,722,631.86/45,593.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,032.25

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