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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,560.64, 68,340.54 and 14,395.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,560.64, 68,340.54 and 14,395.89 is: 21,593.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,560.64 : 68,340.54 = 14,395.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,560.64/68,340.54 = 14,395.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,560.64x = 68,340.54 × 14,395.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,560.64x = 983,822,896.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 983,822,896.38/45,560.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,593.70

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