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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,252.45, 67,905.14 and 18,954.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,252.45, 67,905.14 and 18,954.99 is: 28,443.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,252.45 : 67,905.14 = 18,954.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,252.45/67,905.14 = 18,954.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,252.45x = 67,905.14 × 18,954.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,252.45x = 1,287,141,154.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,141,154.87/45,252.45
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,443.57

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