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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,824.59, 68,753.91 and 14,662.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,824.59, 68,753.91 and 14,662.27 is: 21,998.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,824.59 : 68,753.91 = 14,662.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,824.59/68,753.91 = 14,662.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,824.59x = 68,753.91 × 14,662.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,824.59x = 1,008,088,391.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,008,088,391.98/45,824.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,998.85

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