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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,971.44, 68,957.16 and 14,806.69

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,971.44, 68,957.16 and 14,806.69 is: 22,210.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,971.44 : 68,957.16 = 14,806.69 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,971.44/68,957.16 = 14,806.69/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,971.44x = 68,957.16 × 14,806.69
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,971.44x = 1,021,027,063.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,027,063.48/45,971.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,210.03

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