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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,797.01, 68,705.37 and 14,206.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,797.01, 68,705.37 and 14,206.44 is: 21,312.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,797.01 : 68,705.37 = 14,206.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,797.01/68,705.37 = 14,206.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,797.01x = 68,705.37 × 14,206.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,797.01x = 976,058,716.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,058,716.58/45,797.01
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,312.72

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