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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,522.28, 68,275.74 and 14,353

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,522.28, 68,275.74 and 14,353 is: 21,527.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,522.28 : 68,275.74 = 14,353 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,522.28/68,275.74 = 14,353/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,522.28x = 68,275.74 × 14,353
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,522.28x = 979,961,696.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 979,961,696.22/45,522.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,527.08

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