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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,995.07, 68,999.81 and 14,833.47

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,995.07, 68,999.81 and 14,833.47 is: 22,252.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,995.07 : 68,999.81 = 14,833.47 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,995.07/68,999.81 = 14,833.47/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,995.07x = 68,999.81 × 14,833.47
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,995.07x = 1,023,506,537.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,023,506,537.47/45,995.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 22,252.53

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