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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,670.94, 68,504.87 and 16,088.00

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,670.94, 68,504.87 and 16,088.00 is: 24,131.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,670.94 : 68,504.87 = 16,088.00 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,670.94/68,504.87 = 16,088.00/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,670.94x = 68,504.87 × 16,088.00
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,670.94x = 1,102,106,439.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,106,439.38/45,670.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,131.46

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