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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,594.60, 68,399.46 and 16,004.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,594.60, 68,399.46 and 16,004.76 is: 24,009.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,594.60 : 68,399.46 = 16,004.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,594.60/68,399.46 = 16,004.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,594.60x = 68,399.46 × 16,004.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,594.60x = 1,094,716,941.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,094,716,941.43/45,594.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.79

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