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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,808.62, 68,669.19 and 14,623.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,808.62, 68,669.19 and 14,623.62 is: 21,921.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,808.62 : 68,669.19 = 14,623.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,808.62/68,669.19 = 14,623.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,808.62x = 68,669.19 × 14,623.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,808.62x = 1,004,192,140.27
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,004,192,140.27/45,808.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,921.47

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