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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,792.60, 68,688.90 and 16,211.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,792.60, 68,688.90 and 16,211.40 is: 24,317.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,792.60 : 68,688.90 = 16,211.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,792.60/68,688.90 = 16,211.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,792.60x = 68,688.90 × 16,211.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,792.60x = 1,113,543,233.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,113,543,233.46/45,792.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,317.10

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