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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,992.16, 68,997.04 and 14,819.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,992.16, 68,997.04 and 14,819.04 is: 22,231.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,992.16 : 68,997.04 = 14,819.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,992.16/68,997.04 = 14,819.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,992.16x = 68,997.04 × 14,819.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,992.16x = 1,022,469,895.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,022,469,895.64/45,992.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,231.40

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