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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,111.92, 67,671.12 and 13,943.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,111.92, 67,671.12 and 13,943.12 is: 20,915.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,111.92 : 67,671.12 = 13,943.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,111.92/67,671.12 = 13,943.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,111.92x = 67,671.12 × 13,943.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,111.92x = 943,546,546.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,546,546.69/45,111.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,915.68

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