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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.14, 68,200.95 and 14,310.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.14, 68,200.95 and 14,310.02 is: 21,457.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.14 : 68,200.95 = 14,310.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.14/68,200.95 = 14,310.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.14x = 68,200.95 × 14,310.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.14x = 975,956,958.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,956,958.52/45,483.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,457.55

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