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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,327.40, 68,015.40 and 19,034.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,327.40, 68,015.40 and 19,034.80 is: 28,562.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,327.40 : 68,015.40 = 19,034.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,327.40/68,015.40 = 19,034.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,327.40x = 68,015.40 × 19,034.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,327.40x = 1,294,659,535.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,294,659,535.92/45,327.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,562.40

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