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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,844.80, 68,767.20 and 14,683.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,844.80, 68,767.20 and 14,683.20 is: 22,024.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,844.80 : 68,767.20 = 14,683.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,844.80/68,767.20 = 14,683.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,844.80x = 68,767.20 × 14,683.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,844.80x = 1,009,722,551.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,009,722,551.04/45,844.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,024.80

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