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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,063.31, 67,595.88 and 13,898.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,063.31, 67,595.88 and 13,898.56 is: 20,848.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,063.31 : 67,595.88 = 13,898.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,063.31/67,595.88 = 13,898.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,063.31x = 67,595.88 × 13,898.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,063.31x = 939,485,393.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,485,393.93/45,063.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,848.12

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