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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,104.79, 67,665.69 and 13,932.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,104.79, 67,665.69 and 13,932.75 is: 20,901.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,104.79 : 67,665.69 = 13,932.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,104.79/67,665.69 = 13,932.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,104.79x = 67,665.69 × 13,932.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,104.79x = 942,769,142.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,769,142.35/45,104.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,901.75

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