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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,289.96, 67,913.10 and 18,987.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,289.96, 67,913.10 and 18,987.64 is: 28,472.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,289.96 : 67,913.10 = 18,987.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,289.96/67,913.10 = 18,987.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,289.96x = 67,913.10 × 18,987.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,289.96x = 1,289,509,494.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,509,494.08/45,289.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,472.30

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