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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,410.86, 68,130.89 and 13,827.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,410.86, 68,130.89 and 13,827.04 is: 20,745.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,410.86 : 68,130.89 = 13,827.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,410.86/68,130.89 = 13,827.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,410.86x = 68,130.89 × 13,827.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,410.86x = 942,048,541.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 942,048,541.27/45,410.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,745.01

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