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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,344.93, 68,017.56 and 13,755.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,344.93, 68,017.56 and 13,755.27 is: 20,632.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,344.93 : 68,017.56 = 13,755.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,344.93/68,017.56 = 13,755.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,344.93x = 68,017.56 × 13,755.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,344.93x = 935,599,595.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,599,595.89/45,344.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,632.95

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