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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,343.37, 68,014.97 and 12,063.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,343.37, 68,014.97 and 12,063.47 is: 18,095.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,343.37 : 68,014.97 = 12,063.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,343.37/68,014.97 = 12,063.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,343.37x = 68,014.97 × 12,063.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,343.37x = 820,496,750.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 820,496,750.34/45,343.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,095.19

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