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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,513.79, 68,278.51 and 13,923.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,513.79, 68,278.51 and 13,923.09 is: 20,887.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,513.79 : 68,278.51 = 13,923.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,513.79/68,278.51 = 13,923.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,513.79x = 68,278.51 × 13,923.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,513.79x = 950,647,839.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 950,647,839.80/45,513.79
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,887.03

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