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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,128.82, 67,717.72 and 18,835.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,128.82, 67,717.72 and 18,835.86 is: 28,264.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,128.82 : 67,717.72 = 18,835.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,128.82/67,717.72 = 18,835.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,128.82x = 67,717.72 × 18,835.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,128.82x = 1,275,521,493.44
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,521,493.44/45,128.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,264.01

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