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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,489.60, 68,247.72 and 13,469.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,489.60, 68,247.72 and 13,469.52 is: 20,208.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,489.60 : 68,247.72 = 13,469.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,489.60/68,247.72 = 13,469.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,489.60x = 68,247.72 × 13,469.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,489.60x = 919,264,029.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 919,264,029.49/45,489.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,208.22

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