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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,322.76, 67,993.74 and 14,160.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,322.76, 67,993.74 and 14,160.36 is: 21,243.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,322.76 : 67,993.74 = 14,160.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,322.76/67,993.74 = 14,160.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,322.76x = 67,993.74 × 14,160.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,322.76x = 962,815,836.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 962,815,836.15/45,322.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,243.54

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