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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,603.70, 68,405.55 and 16,054.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,603.70, 68,405.55 and 16,054.90 is: 24,082.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,603.70 : 68,405.55 = 16,054.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,603.70/68,405.55 = 16,054.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,603.70x = 68,405.55 × 16,054.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,603.70x = 1,098,244,264.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,098,244,264.70/45,603.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,082.35

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