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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,792.98, 68,664.26 and 14,194.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,792.98, 68,664.26 and 14,194.28 is: 21,283.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,792.98 : 68,664.26 = 14,194.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,792.98/68,664.26 = 14,194.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,792.98x = 68,664.26 × 14,194.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,792.98x = 974,639,732.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 974,639,732.43/45,792.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,283.61

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