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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,297.82, 67,877.46 and 18,988.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,297.82, 67,877.46 and 18,988.22 is: 28,453.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,297.82 : 67,877.46 = 18,988.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,297.82/67,877.46 = 18,988.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,297.82x = 67,877.46 × 18,988.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,297.82x = 1,288,872,143.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,288,872,143.52/45,297.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,453.29

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