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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,247.95, 67,898.39 and 18,950.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,247.95, 67,898.39 and 18,950.49 is: 28,436.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,247.95 : 67,898.39 = 18,950.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,247.95/67,898.39 = 18,950.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,247.95x = 67,898.39 × 18,950.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,247.95x = 1,286,707,665.96
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,707,665.96/45,247.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,436.82

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