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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,254.91, 67,867.97 and 18,954.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,254.91, 67,867.97 and 18,954.75 is: 28,426.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,254.91 : 67,867.97 = 18,954.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,254.91/67,867.97 = 18,954.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,254.91x = 67,867.97 × 18,954.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,254.91x = 1,286,420,309.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,286,420,309.58/45,254.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,426.09

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