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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,672.98, 68,514.96 and 16,084.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,672.98, 68,514.96 and 16,084.70 is: 24,128.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,672.98 : 68,514.96 = 16,084.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,672.98/68,514.96 = 16,084.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,672.98x = 68,514.96 × 16,084.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,672.98x = 1,102,042,577.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,042,577.11/45,672.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,128.98

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