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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,563.74, 68,348.88 and 13,969.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,563.74, 68,348.88 and 13,969.70 is: 20,955.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,563.74 : 68,348.88 = 13,969.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,563.74/68,348.88 = 13,969.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,563.74x = 68,348.88 × 13,969.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,563.74x = 954,813,348.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,813,348.94/45,563.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 20,955.55

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