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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,169.92, 67,731.84 and 18,867.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,169.92, 67,731.84 and 18,867.60 is: 28,291.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,169.92 : 67,731.84 = 18,867.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,169.92/67,731.84 = 18,867.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,169.92x = 67,731.84 × 18,867.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,169.92x = 1,277,937,264.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,277,937,264.38/45,169.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,291.78

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