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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,512.79, 68,277.01 and 13,922.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,512.79, 68,277.01 and 13,922.09 is: 20,885.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,512.79 : 68,277.01 = 13,922.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,512.79/68,277.01 = 13,922.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,512.79x = 68,277.01 × 13,922.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,512.79x = 950,558,678.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,558,678.15/45,512.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,885.53

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