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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,773.69, 68,670.33 and 14,183.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,773.69, 68,670.33 and 14,183.05 is: 21,277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,773.69 : 68,670.33 = 14,183.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,773.69/68,670.33 = 14,183.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,773.69x = 68,670.33 × 14,183.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,773.69x = 973,954,723.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 973,954,723.91/45,773.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.61

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