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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,991.12, 68,995.23 and 16,004.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,991.12, 68,995.23 and 16,004.11 is: 24,009.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,991.12 : 68,995.23 = 16,004.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,991.12/68,995.23 = 16,004.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,991.12x = 68,995.23 × 16,004.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,991.12x = 1,104,207,250.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,104,207,250.40/45,991.12
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 24,009.14

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