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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,554.22, 68,333.42 and 13,962

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,554.22, 68,333.42 and 13,962 is: 20,943.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,554.22 : 68,333.42 = 13,962 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,554.22/68,333.42 = 13,962/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,554.22x = 68,333.42 × 13,962
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,554.22x = 954,071,140.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,071,140.23/45,554.22
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,943.64

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