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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.82, 68,026.38 and 13,761.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.82, 68,026.38 and 13,761.14 is: 20,641.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.82 : 68,026.38 = 13,761.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.82/68,026.38 = 13,761.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.82x = 68,026.38 × 13,761.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.82x = 936,120,538.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,120,538.87/45,350.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.76

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