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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267.74, 67,902.12 and 13,678.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267.74, 67,902.12 and 13,678.06 is: 20,517.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267.74 : 67,902.12 = 13,678.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267.74/67,902.12 = 13,678.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267.74x = 67,902.12 × 13,678.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267.74x = 928,769,271.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 928,769,271.49/45,267.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,517.24

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