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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,700.91, 68,526.23 and 14,102.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,700.91, 68,526.23 and 14,102.34 is: 21,145.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,700.91 : 68,526.23 = 14,102.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,700.91/68,526.23 = 14,102.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,700.91x = 68,526.23 × 14,102.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,700.91x = 966,380,194.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 966,380,194.38/45,700.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,145.76

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