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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.92, 68,322.42 and 13,954.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.92, 68,322.42 and 13,954.67 is: 20,932.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.92 : 68,322.42 = 13,954.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.92/68,322.42 = 13,954.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.92x = 68,322.42 × 13,954.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.92x = 953,416,824.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 953,416,824.70/45,546.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,932.63

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