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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,395.89, 68,089.66 and 12,114.77

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,395.89, 68,089.66 and 12,114.77 is: 18,171.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,395.89 : 68,089.66 = 12,114.77 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,395.89/68,089.66 = 12,114.77/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,395.89x = 68,089.66 × 12,114.77
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,395.89x = 824,890,267.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 824,890,267.69/45,395.89
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,171.03

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