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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,970.41, 68,955.61 and 14,805.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,970.41, 68,955.61 and 14,805.66 is: 22,208.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,970.41 : 68,955.61 = 14,805.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,970.41/68,955.61 = 14,805.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,970.41x = 68,955.61 × 14,805.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,970.41x = 1,020,933,104.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,933,104.44/45,970.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,208.49

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