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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,307.40, 67,936.80 and 18,982.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,307.40, 67,936.80 and 18,982.40 is: 28,463.42

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,307.40 : 67,936.80 = 18,982.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,307.40/67,936.80 = 18,982.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,307.40x = 67,936.80 × 18,982.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,307.40x = 1,289,603,512.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,289,603,512.32/45,307.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,463.42

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