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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,673.67, 68,508.95 and 16,090.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,673.67, 68,508.95 and 16,090.73 is: 24,135.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,673.67 : 68,508.95 = 16,090.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,673.67/68,508.95 = 16,090.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,673.67x = 68,508.95 × 16,090.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,673.67x = 1,102,358,594.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,358,594.04/45,673.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,135.54

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