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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,619.58, 68,439.51 and 14,032.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,619.58, 68,439.51 and 14,032.82 is: 21,052.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,619.58 : 68,439.51 = 14,032.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,619.58/68,439.51 = 14,032.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,619.58x = 68,439.51 × 14,032.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,619.58x = 960,399,324.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 960,399,324.72/45,619.58
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,052.35

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