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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,494.04, 68,248.49 and 14,322

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,494.04, 68,248.49 and 14,322 is: 21,485.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,494.04 : 68,248.49 = 14,322 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,494.04/68,248.49 = 14,322/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,494.04x = 68,248.49 × 14,322
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,494.04x = 977,454,802.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 977,454,802.17/45,494.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,485.34

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