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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.16, 67,697.82 and 18,834.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.16, 67,697.82 and 18,834.42 is: 28,257.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.16 : 67,697.82 = 18,834.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.16/67,697.82 = 18,834.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.16x = 67,697.82 × 18,834.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.16x = 1,275,049,174.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,049,174.96/45,122.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,257.72

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