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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,386.69, 68,083.62 and 13,799.46

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,386.69, 68,083.62 and 13,799.46 is: 20,700.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,386.69 : 68,083.62 = 13,799.46 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,386.69/68,083.62 = 13,799.46/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,386.69x = 68,083.62 × 13,799.46
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,386.69x = 939,517,121.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,517,121.85/45,386.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,700.28

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