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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,350.89, 68,026.48 and 13,761.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,350.89, 68,026.48 and 13,761.21 is: 20,641.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,350.89 : 68,026.48 = 13,761.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,350.89/68,026.48 = 13,761.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,350.89x = 68,026.48 × 13,761.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,350.89x = 936,126,897.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,126,897.54/45,350.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,641.87

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