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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,675.46, 68,524.08 and 14,510.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,675.46, 68,524.08 and 14,510.74 is: 21,769.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,675.46 : 68,524.08 = 14,510.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,675.46/68,524.08 = 14,510.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,675.46x = 68,524.08 × 14,510.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,675.46x = 994,335,108.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 994,335,108.62/45,675.46
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,769.57

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