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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,864.48, 68,773.92 and 14,695.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,864.48, 68,773.92 and 14,695.68 is: 22,036.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,864.48 : 68,773.92 = 14,695.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,864.48/68,773.92 = 14,695.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,864.48x = 68,773.92 × 14,695.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,864.48x = 1,010,679,520.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,010,679,520.67/45,864.48
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,036.21

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