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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.74, 67,900.12 and 14,104.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.74, 67,900.12 and 14,104.42 is: 21,156.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.74 : 67,900.12 = 14,104.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.74/67,900.12 = 14,104.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.74x = 67,900.12 × 14,104.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.74x = 957,691,605.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,691,605.52/45,266.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,156.63

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