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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,395.82, 68,104.66 and 14,231.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,395.82, 68,104.66 and 14,231.07 is: 21,350.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,395.82 : 68,104.66 = 14,231.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,395.82/68,104.66 = 14,231.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,395.82x = 68,104.66 × 14,231.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,395.82x = 969,202,183.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 969,202,183.79/45,395.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,350.03

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