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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,652.69, 68,476.65 and 16,070.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,652.69, 68,476.65 and 16,070.73 is: 24,105.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,652.69 : 68,476.65 = 16,070.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,652.69/68,476.65 = 16,070.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,652.69x = 68,476.65 × 16,070.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,652.69x = 1,100,469,753.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,100,469,753.45/45,652.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,105.26

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