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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,667.33, 68,507.85 and 16,079.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,667.33, 68,507.85 and 16,079.95 is: 24,122.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,667.33 : 68,507.85 = 16,079.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,667.33/68,507.85 = 16,079.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,667.33x = 68,507.85 × 16,079.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,667.33x = 1,101,602,802.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,602,802.61/45,667.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,122.34

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