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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,371.94, 68,050.26 and 13,774.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,371.94, 68,050.26 and 13,774.44 is: 20,659.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,371.94 : 68,050.26 = 13,774.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,371.94/68,050.26 = 13,774.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,371.94x = 68,050.26 × 13,774.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,371.94x = 937,354,223.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 937,354,223.35/45,371.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,659.34

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