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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,282.88, 67,927.44 and 18,961.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,282.88, 67,927.44 and 18,961.12 is: 28,442.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,282.88 : 67,927.44 = 18,961.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,282.88/67,927.44 = 18,961.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,282.88x = 67,927.44 × 18,961.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,282.88x = 1,287,980,341.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,287,980,341.13/45,282.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,442.99

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