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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,191.88, 67,789.82 and 14,026.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,191.88, 67,789.82 and 14,026.44 is: 21,040.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,191.88 : 67,789.82 = 14,026.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,191.88/67,789.82 = 14,026.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,191.88x = 67,789.82 × 14,026.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,191.88x = 950,849,842.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,849,842.84/45,191.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,040.28

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