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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,522.86, 68,292.42 and 13,932.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,522.86, 68,292.42 and 13,932.33 is: 20,900.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,522.86 : 68,292.42 = 13,932.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,522.86/68,292.42 = 13,932.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,522.86x = 68,292.42 × 13,932.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,522.86x = 951,472,415.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 951,472,415.67/45,522.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,900.98

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