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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,372.40, 68,069.40 and 19,063.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,372.40, 68,069.40 and 19,063.60 is: 28,599.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,372.40 : 68,069.40 = 19,063.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,372.40/68,069.40 = 19,063.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,372.40x = 68,069.40 × 19,063.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,372.40x = 1,297,647,813.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,297,647,813.84/45,372.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,599.94

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