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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.38, 68,318.62 and 13,952.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.38, 68,318.62 and 13,952.14 is: 20,928.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.38 : 68,318.62 = 13,952.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.38/68,318.62 = 13,952.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.38x = 68,318.62 × 13,952.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.38x = 953,190,950.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,190,950.85/45,544.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,928.84

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