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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,030.70, 67,553.31 and 13,865.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,030.70, 67,553.31 and 13,865.92 is: 20,801.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,030.70 : 67,553.31 = 13,865.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,030.70/67,553.31 = 13,865.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,030.70x = 67,553.31 × 13,865.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,030.70x = 936,688,792.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,688,792.20/45,030.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,801.12

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