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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,170.31, 67,752.22 and 14,004.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,170.31, 67,752.22 and 14,004.75 is: 21,006.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,170.31 : 67,752.22 = 14,004.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,170.31/67,752.22 = 14,004.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,170.31x = 67,752.22 × 14,004.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,170.31x = 948,852,903.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 948,852,903.05/45,170.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,006.12

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