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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,348.64, 68,005.45 and 14,946.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,348.64, 68,005.45 and 14,946.47 is: 22,413.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,348.64 : 68,005.45 = 14,946.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,348.64/68,005.45 = 14,946.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,348.64x = 68,005.45 × 14,946.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,348.64x = 1,016,441,543.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,016,441,543.20/45,348.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,413.94

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