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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,433.96, 68,151.66 and 13,844.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,433.96, 68,151.66 and 13,844.68 is: 20,767.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,433.96 : 68,151.66 = 13,844.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,433.96/68,151.66 = 13,844.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,433.96x = 68,151.66 × 13,844.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,433.96x = 943,537,924.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 943,537,924.17/45,433.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,767.24

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