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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,844.67, 68,767.61 and 14,679.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,844.67, 68,767.61 and 14,679.92 is: 22,020.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,844.67 : 68,767.61 = 14,679.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,844.67/68,767.61 = 14,679.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,844.67x = 68,767.61 × 14,679.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,844.67x = 1,009,503,013.39
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,503,013.39/45,844.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,020.07

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