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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,335.40, 68,027.40 and 19,042.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,335.40, 68,027.40 and 19,042.80 is: 28,574.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,335.40 : 68,027.40 = 19,042.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,335.40/68,027.40 = 19,042.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,335.40x = 68,027.40 × 19,042.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,335.40x = 1,295,432,172.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,295,432,172.72/45,335.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,574.41

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