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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.72, 67,894.64 and 18,953.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.72, 67,894.64 and 18,953.20 is: 28,435.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.72 : 67,894.64 = 18,953.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.72/67,894.64 = 18,953.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.72x = 67,894.64 × 18,953.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.72x = 1,286,820,690.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,820,690.85/45,254.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,435.06

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