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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.93, 68,963.91 and 14,811.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.93, 68,963.91 and 14,811.18 is: 22,216.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.93 : 68,963.91 = 14,811.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.93/68,963.91 = 14,811.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.93x = 68,963.91 × 14,811.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.93x = 1,021,436,884.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,436,884.51/45,975.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,216.77

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