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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,970.94, 68,956.41 and 14,806.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,970.94, 68,956.41 and 14,806.19 is: 22,209.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,970.94 : 68,956.41 = 14,806.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,970.94/68,956.41 = 14,806.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,970.94x = 68,956.41 × 14,806.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,970.94x = 1,020,981,708.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,981,708.18/45,970.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,209.29

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