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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,622.68, 68,426.54 and 16,033.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,622.68, 68,426.54 and 16,033.58 is: 24,047.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,622.68 : 68,426.54 = 16,033.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,622.68/68,426.54 = 16,033.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,622.68x = 68,426.54 × 16,033.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,622.68x = 1,097,122,403.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,097,122,403.21/45,622.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,047.74

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