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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,389.93, 68,085.38 and 13,805.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,389.93, 68,085.38 and 13,805.12 is: 20,707.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,389.93 : 68,085.38 = 13,805.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,389.93/68,085.38 = 13,805.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,389.93x = 68,085.38 × 13,805.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,389.93x = 939,927,045.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,927,045.87/45,389.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,707.83

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