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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,393.42, 68,018.94 and 28,718.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,393.42, 68,018.94 and 28,718.22 is: 43,032.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,393.42 : 68,018.94 = 28,718.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,393.42/68,018.94 = 28,718.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,393.42x = 68,018.94 × 28,718.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,393.42x = 1,953,382,883.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,953,382,883.09/45,393.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,032.29

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