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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.41, 68,520.80 and 16,113.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.41, 68,520.80 and 16,113.19 is: 24,173.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.41 : 68,520.80 = 16,113.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.41/68,520.80 = 16,113.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.41x = 68,520.80 × 16,113.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.41x = 1,104,088,588.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,088,588.79/45,674.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,173.02

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