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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,855.21, 68,792.73 and 14,264.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,855.21, 68,792.73 and 14,264.67 is: 21,400.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,855.21 : 68,792.73 = 14,264.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,855.21/68,792.73 = 14,264.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,855.21x = 68,792.73 × 14,264.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,855.21x = 981,305,796.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 981,305,796.33/45,855.21
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,400.09

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