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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,592.26, 68,399.98 and 14,003.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,592.26, 68,399.98 and 14,003.92 is: 21,009.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,592.26 : 68,399.98 = 14,003.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,592.26/68,399.98 = 14,003.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,592.26x = 68,399.98 × 14,003.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,592.26x = 957,867,847.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 957,867,847.92/45,592.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,009.44

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