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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.70, 67,726.98 and 18,827.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.70, 67,726.98 and 18,827.94 is: 28,242.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.70 : 67,726.98 = 18,827.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.70/67,726.98 = 18,827.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.70x = 67,726.98 × 18,827.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.70x = 1,275,159,083.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,275,159,083.05/45,149.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,242.92

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