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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,332.26, 68,005.67 and 19,044.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,332.26, 68,005.67 and 19,044.52 is: 28,569.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,332.26 : 68,005.67 = 19,044.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,332.26/68,005.67 = 19,044.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,332.26x = 68,005.67 × 19,044.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,332.26x = 1,295,135,342.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,135,342.43/45,332.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,569.84

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