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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,929.92, 68,905.74 and 16,350.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,929.92, 68,905.74 and 16,350.28 is: 24,529.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,929.92 : 68,905.74 = 16,350.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,929.92/68,905.74 = 16,350.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,929.92x = 68,905.74 × 16,350.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,929.92x = 1,126,628,142.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,126,628,142.61/45,929.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,529.29

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