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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,207.51, 67,810.37 and 14,042.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,207.51, 67,810.37 and 14,042.67 is: 21,063.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,207.51 : 67,810.37 = 14,042.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,207.51/67,810.37 = 14,042.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,207.51x = 67,810.37 × 14,042.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,207.51x = 952,238,578.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 952,238,578.27/45,207.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,063.73

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