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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,458.82, 68,190.96 and 14,294.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,458.82, 68,190.96 and 14,294.07 is: 21,441.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,458.82 : 68,190.96 = 14,294.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,458.82/68,190.96 = 14,294.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,458.82x = 68,190.96 × 14,294.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,458.82x = 974,725,943.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,725,943.18/45,458.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,441.96

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