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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,664.26, 68,496.52 and 14,073.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,664.26, 68,496.52 and 14,073.30 is: 21,109.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,664.26 : 68,496.52 = 14,073.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,664.26/68,496.52 = 14,073.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,664.26x = 68,496.52 × 14,073.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,664.26x = 963,972,074.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 963,972,074.92/45,664.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,109.99

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