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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,167.82, 67,740.84 and 18,858.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,167.82, 67,740.84 and 18,858.30 is: 28,282.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,167.82 : 67,740.84 = 18,858.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,167.82/67,740.84 = 18,858.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,167.82x = 67,740.84 × 18,858.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,167.82x = 1,277,477,082.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,477,082.97/45,167.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,282.90

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