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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,109.84, 67,664.76 and 13,944.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,109.84, 67,664.76 and 13,944.40 is: 20,916.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,109.84 : 67,664.76 = 13,944.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,109.84/67,664.76 = 13,944.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,109.84x = 67,664.76 × 13,944.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,109.84x = 943,544,479.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,544,479.34/45,109.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,916.60

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