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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,083.67, 67,631.66 and 18,782.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,083.67, 67,631.66 and 18,782.25 is: 28,175.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,083.67 : 67,631.66 = 18,782.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,083.67/67,631.66 = 18,782.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,083.67x = 67,631.66 × 18,782.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,083.67x = 1,270,274,652.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,270,274,652.12/45,083.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,175.94

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