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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,189.78, 67,803.25 and 19,876.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,189.78, 67,803.25 and 19,876.26 is: 29,822.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,189.78 : 67,803.25 = 19,876.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,189.78/67,803.25 = 19,876.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,189.78x = 67,803.25 × 19,876.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,189.78x = 1,347,675,025.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,347,675,025.85/45,189.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,822.56

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