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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,285.88, 67,906.97 and 18,983.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,285.88, 67,906.97 and 18,983.56 is: 28,466.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,285.88 : 67,906.97 = 18,983.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,285.88/67,906.97 = 18,983.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,285.88x = 67,906.97 × 18,983.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,285.88x = 1,289,116,039.41
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,116,039.41/45,285.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,466.18

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