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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,675.17, 68,511.20 and 16,092.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,675.17, 68,511.20 and 16,092.23 is: 24,137.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,675.17 : 68,511.20 = 16,092.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,675.17/68,511.20 = 16,092.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,675.17x = 68,511.20 × 16,092.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,675.17x = 1,102,497,564.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,102,497,564.96/45,675.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,137.79

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