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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,591.26, 68,398.48 and 14,002.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,591.26, 68,398.48 and 14,002.92 is: 21,007.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,591.26 : 68,398.48 = 14,002.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,591.26/68,398.48 = 14,002.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,591.26x = 68,398.48 × 14,002.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,591.26x = 957,778,443.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,778,443.56/45,591.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,007.94

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