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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,663.26, 68,495.06 and 14,073.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,663.26, 68,495.06 and 14,073.08 is: 21,109.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,663.26 : 68,495.06 = 14,073.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,663.26/68,495.06 = 14,073.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,663.26x = 68,495.06 × 14,073.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,663.26x = 963,936,151.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,936,151.69/45,663.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.67

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