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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,295.56, 67,943.34 and 14,133.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,295.56, 67,943.34 and 14,133.24 is: 21,199.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,295.56 : 67,943.34 = 14,133.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,295.56/67,943.34 = 14,133.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,295.56x = 67,943.34 × 14,133.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,295.56x = 960,259,530.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,259,530.62/45,295.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,199.86

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