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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,313.32, 67,969.98 and 14,151.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,313.32, 67,969.98 and 14,151.24 is: 21,226.86

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,313.32 : 67,969.98 = 14,151.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,313.32/67,969.98 = 14,151.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,313.32x = 67,969.98 × 14,151.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,313.32x = 961,859,499.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,859,499.78/45,313.32
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,226.86

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