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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,965.02, 68,951.51 and 12,685.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,965.02, 68,951.51 and 12,685.09 is: 19,028.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,965.02 : 68,951.51 = 12,685.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,965.02/68,951.51 = 12,685.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,965.02x = 68,951.51 × 12,685.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,965.02x = 874,656,109.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 874,656,109.99/45,965.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 19,028.73

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