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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,392.55, 68,089.32 and 13,807.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,392.55, 68,089.32 and 13,807.74 is: 20,711.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,392.55 : 68,089.32 = 13,807.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,392.55/68,089.32 = 13,807.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,392.55x = 68,089.32 × 13,807.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,392.55x = 940,159,627.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,159,627.34/45,392.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,711.76

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