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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,795.51, 68,703.13 and 14,204.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,795.51, 68,703.13 and 14,204.94 is: 21,310.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,795.51 : 68,703.13 = 14,204.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,795.51/68,703.13 = 14,204.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,795.51x = 68,703.13 × 14,204.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,795.51x = 975,923,519.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 975,923,519.68/45,795.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,310.46

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