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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,425.40, 68,113.80 and 19,100.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,425.40, 68,113.80 and 19,100.40 is: 28,640.38

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,425.40 : 68,113.80 = 19,100.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,425.40/68,113.80 = 19,100.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,425.40x = 68,113.80 × 19,100.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,425.40x = 1,301,000,825.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,301,000,825.52/45,425.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,640.38

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