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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,544.46, 68,318.78 and 13,952.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,544.46, 68,318.78 and 13,952.25 is: 20,929.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,544.46 : 68,318.78 = 13,952.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,544.46/68,318.78 = 13,952.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,544.46x = 68,318.78 × 13,952.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,544.46x = 953,200,628.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,200,628.49/45,544.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,929.02

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