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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,797.93, 68,706.69 and 14,207.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,797.93, 68,706.69 and 14,207.30 is: 21,313.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,797.93 : 68,706.69 = 14,207.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,797.93/68,706.69 = 14,207.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,797.93x = 68,706.69 × 14,207.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,797.93x = 976,136,213.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,136,213.30/45,797.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,313.98

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