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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,895.96, 68,843.94 and 14,753.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,895.96, 68,843.94 and 14,753.08 is: 22,129.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,895.96 : 68,843.94 = 14,753.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,895.96/68,843.94 = 14,753.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,895.96x = 68,843.94 × 14,753.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,895.96x = 1,015,660,154.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,015,660,154.34/45,895.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,129.62

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