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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,696.94, 68,546.76 and 12,416.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,696.94, 68,546.76 and 12,416.83 is: 18,625.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,696.94 : 68,546.76 = 12,416.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,696.94/68,546.76 = 12,416.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,696.94x = 68,546.76 × 12,416.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,696.94x = 851,133,465.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 851,133,465.97/45,696.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,625.61

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