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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,950.80, 68,926.20 and 16,369.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,950.80, 68,926.20 and 16,369.60 is: 24,554.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,950.80 : 68,926.20 = 16,369.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,950.80/68,926.20 = 16,369.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,950.80x = 68,926.20 × 16,369.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,950.80x = 1,128,294,323.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,294,323.52/45,950.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,554.40

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