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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,264.74, 67,897.62 and 13,675.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,264.74, 67,897.62 and 13,675.06 is: 20,512.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,264.74 : 67,897.62 = 13,675.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,264.74/67,897.62 = 13,675.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,264.74x = 67,897.62 × 13,675.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,264.74x = 928,504,027.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,504,027.36/45,264.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,512.74

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