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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,464.44, 68,196.66 and 13,874.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,464.44, 68,196.66 and 13,874.66 is: 20,811.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,464.44 : 68,196.66 = 13,874.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,464.44/68,196.66 = 13,874.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,464.44x = 68,196.66 × 13,874.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,464.44x = 946,205,494.28
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 946,205,494.28/45,464.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,811.99

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