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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,257.91, 67,896.42 and 13,670.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,257.91, 67,896.42 and 13,670.34 is: 20,508.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,257.91 : 67,896.42 = 13,670.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,257.91/67,896.42 = 13,670.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,257.91x = 67,896.42 × 13,670.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,257.91x = 928,167,146.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,167,146.18/45,257.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,508.40

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