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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,683.47, 68,531.65 and 14,096.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,683.47, 68,531.65 and 14,096.10 is: 21,146.14

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,683.47 : 68,531.65 = 14,096.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,683.47/68,531.65 = 14,096.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,683.47x = 68,531.65 × 14,096.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,683.47x = 966,029,266.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,029,266.18/45,683.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,146.14

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