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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,800.16, 68,706.72 and 14,628.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,800.16, 68,706.72 and 14,628.12 is: 21,944.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,800.16 : 68,706.72 = 14,628.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,800.16/68,706.72 = 14,628.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,800.16x = 68,706.72 × 14,628.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,800.16x = 1,005,050,144.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,005,050,144.97/45,800.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,944.25

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