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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,930.51, 68,902.25 and 16,339.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,930.51, 68,902.25 and 16,339.59 is: 24,511.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,930.51 : 68,902.25 = 16,339.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,930.51/68,902.25 = 16,339.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,930.51x = 68,902.25 × 16,339.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,930.51x = 1,125,834,433.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,125,834,433.38/45,930.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,511.69

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