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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,803.27, 68,714.69 and 14,212.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,803.27, 68,714.69 and 14,212.64 is: 21,322.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,803.27 : 68,714.69 = 14,212.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,803.27/68,714.69 = 14,212.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,803.27x = 68,714.69 × 14,212.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,803.27x = 976,617,151.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 976,617,151.68/45,803.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,322.00

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