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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,788.99, 68,658.26 and 14,190.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,788.99, 68,658.26 and 14,190.29 is: 21,277.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,788.99 : 68,658.26 = 14,190.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,788.99/68,658.26 = 14,190.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,788.99x = 68,658.26 × 14,190.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,788.99x = 974,280,206.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,280,206.05/45,788.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,277.61

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