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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,614.31, 68,393.49 and 16,035.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,614.31, 68,393.49 and 16,035.54 is: 24,043.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,614.31 : 68,393.49 = 16,035.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,614.31/68,393.49 = 16,035.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,614.31x = 68,393.49 × 16,035.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,614.31x = 1,096,726,544.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,096,726,544.63/45,614.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,043.48

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