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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,302.63, 67,955.76 and 14,137.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,302.63, 67,955.76 and 14,137.88 is: 21,207.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,302.63 : 67,955.76 = 14,137.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,302.63/67,955.76 = 14,137.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,302.63x = 67,955.76 × 14,137.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,302.63x = 960,750,040.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,750,040.41/45,302.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,207.38

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