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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,393.82, 68,101.66 and 14,229.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,393.82, 68,101.66 and 14,229.07 is: 21,347.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393.82 : 68,101.66 = 14,229.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393.82/68,101.66 = 14,229.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393.82x = 68,101.66 × 14,229.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393.82x = 969,022,946.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,022,946.75/45,393.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,347.03

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