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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.42, 68,502.17 and 16,076.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.42, 68,502.17 and 16,076.20 is: 24,116.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.42 : 68,502.17 = 16,076.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.42/68,502.17 = 16,076.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.42x = 68,502.17 × 16,076.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.42x = 1,101,254,504.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,254,504.97/45,664.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,116.25

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