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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,634.94, 68,452.68 and 14,044.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,634.94, 68,452.68 and 14,044.64 is: 21,067.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,634.94 : 68,452.68 = 14,044.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,634.94/68,452.68 = 14,044.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,634.94x = 68,452.68 × 14,044.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,634.94x = 961,393,247.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 961,393,247.64/45,634.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,067.04

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