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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,008.54, 67,511.94 and 13,439.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,008.54, 67,511.94 and 13,439.99 is: 20,159.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,008.54 : 67,511.94 = 13,439.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,008.54/67,511.94 = 13,439.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,008.54x = 67,511.94 × 13,439.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,008.54x = 907,359,764.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 907,359,764.78/45,008.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,159.73

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