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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,870.75, 68,816.00 and 14,280.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,870.75, 68,816.00 and 14,280.14 is: 21,423.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,870.75 : 68,816.00 = 14,280.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,870.75/68,816.00 = 14,280.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,870.75x = 68,816.00 × 14,280.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,870.75x = 982,702,321.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 982,702,321.98/45,870.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 21,423.29

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