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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.92, 68,949.29 and 14,803.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.92, 68,949.29 and 14,803.88 is: 22,201.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.92 : 68,949.29 = 14,803.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.92/68,949.29 = 14,803.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.92x = 68,949.29 × 14,803.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.92x = 1,020,716,707.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,020,716,707.51/45,975.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,201.12

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