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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,655.77, 68,503.46 and 16,094.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,655.77, 68,503.46 and 16,094.73 is: 24,149.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,655.77 : 68,503.46 = 16,094.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,655.77/68,503.46 = 16,094.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,655.77x = 68,503.46 × 16,094.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,655.77x = 1,102,544,612.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,544,612.29/45,655.77
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,149.07

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