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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,360.70, 68,041.23 and 13,771.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,360.70, 68,041.23 and 13,771.06 is: 20,656.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,360.70 : 68,041.23 = 13,771.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,360.70/68,041.23 = 13,771.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,360.70x = 68,041.23 × 13,771.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,360.70x = 936,999,860.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 936,999,860.80/45,360.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,656.64

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