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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,990.12, 68,993.73 and 16,003.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,990.12, 68,993.73 and 16,003.11 is: 24,007.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,990.12 : 68,993.73 = 16,003.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,990.12/68,993.73 = 16,003.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,990.12x = 68,993.73 × 16,003.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,990.12x = 1,104,113,991.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,113,991.77/45,990.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,007.64

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