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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,349.08, 68,023.78 and 13,759.41

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,349.08, 68,023.78 and 13,759.41 is: 20,639.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,349.08 : 68,023.78 = 13,759.41 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,349.08/68,023.78 = 13,759.41/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,349.08x = 68,023.78 × 13,759.41
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,349.08x = 935,966,669.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 935,966,669.85/45,349.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,639.16

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