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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,668.16, 68,511.42 and 16,106.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,668.16, 68,511.42 and 16,106.94 is: 24,163.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,668.16 : 68,511.42 = 16,106.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,668.16/68,511.42 = 16,106.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,668.16x = 68,511.42 × 16,106.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,668.16x = 1,103,509,331.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,103,509,331.25/45,668.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,163.65

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