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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267.74, 67,901.62 and 14,105.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267.74, 67,901.62 and 14,105.42 is: 21,158.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267.74 : 67,901.62 = 14,105.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267.74/67,901.62 = 14,105.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267.74x = 67,901.62 × 14,105.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267.74x = 957,780,868.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,780,868.78/45,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,158.13

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