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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.59, 68,198.61 and 14,293.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.59, 68,198.61 and 14,293.84 is: 21,444.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.59 : 68,198.61 = 14,293.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.59/68,198.61 = 14,293.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.59x = 68,198.61 × 14,293.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.59x = 974,819,849.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,819,849.07/45,458.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,444.13

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