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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,954.72, 68,925.60 and 16,368.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,954.72, 68,925.60 and 16,368.48 is: 24,550.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,954.72 : 68,925.60 = 16,368.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,954.72/68,925.60 = 16,368.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,954.72x = 68,925.60 × 16,368.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,954.72x = 1,128,207,305.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,128,207,305.09/45,954.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,550.41

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