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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,118.16, 67,639.19 and 28,441.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,118.16, 67,639.19 and 28,441.44 is: 42,638.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,118.16 : 67,639.19 = 28,441.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,118.16/67,639.19 = 28,441.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,118.16x = 67,639.19 × 28,441.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,118.16x = 1,923,755,821.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,923,755,821.83/45,118.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 42,638.17

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