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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,510.82, 68,266.22 and 14,346.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,510.82, 68,266.22 and 14,346.06 is: 21,519.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,510.82 : 68,266.22 = 14,346.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,510.82/68,266.22 = 14,346.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,510.82x = 68,266.22 × 14,346.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,510.82x = 979,351,288.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,351,288.09/45,510.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,519.09

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