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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,754.44, 68,644.74 and 14,592.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,754.44, 68,644.74 and 14,592.12 is: 21,892.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,754.44 : 68,644.74 = 14,592.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,754.44/68,644.74 = 14,592.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,754.44x = 68,644.74 × 14,592.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,754.44x = 1,001,672,283.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,001,672,283.45/45,754.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,892.35

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