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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,394.70, 68,091.90 and 13,804.55

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,394.70, 68,091.90 and 13,804.55 is: 20,706.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,394.70 : 68,091.90 = 13,804.55 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,394.70/68,091.90 = 13,804.55/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,394.70x = 68,091.90 × 13,804.55
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,394.70x = 939,978,038.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 939,978,038.15/45,394.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,706.78

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