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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,670.98, 68,511.96 and 16,082.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,670.98, 68,511.96 and 16,082.70 is: 24,125.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,670.98 : 68,511.96 = 16,082.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,670.98/68,511.96 = 16,082.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,670.98x = 68,511.96 × 16,082.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,670.98x = 1,101,857,299.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,101,857,299.09/45,670.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,125.98

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