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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,369.60, 68,054.40 and 14,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,369.60, 68,054.40 and 14,204.88 is: 21,307.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,369.60 : 68,054.40 = 14,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,369.60/68,054.40 = 14,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,369.60x = 68,054.40 × 14,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,369.60x = 966,704,585.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,704,585.47/45,369.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,307.32

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