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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,976.93, 68,965.41 and 14,812.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,976.93, 68,965.41 and 14,812.18 is: 22,218.27

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,976.93 : 68,965.41 = 14,812.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,976.93/68,965.41 = 14,812.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,976.93x = 68,965.41 × 14,812.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,976.93x = 1,021,528,066.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,021,528,066.69/45,976.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,218.27

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