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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,398.93, 68,098.88 and 13,814.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,398.93, 68,098.88 and 13,814.12 is: 20,721.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,398.93 : 68,098.88 = 13,814.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,398.93/68,098.88 = 13,814.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,398.93x = 68,098.88 × 13,814.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,398.93x = 940,725,794.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 940,725,794.23/45,398.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,721.32

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