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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.51, 67,906.41 and 18,983.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.51, 67,906.41 and 18,983.19 is: 28,465.62

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.51 : 67,906.41 = 18,983.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.51/67,906.41 = 18,983.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.51x = 67,906.41 × 18,983.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.51x = 1,289,080,283.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,080,283.25/45,285.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,465.62

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