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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,452.82, 68,188.44 and 19,157.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,452.82, 68,188.44 and 19,157.58 is: 28,740.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,452.82 : 68,188.44 = 19,157.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,452.82/68,188.44 = 19,157.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,452.82x = 68,188.44 × 19,157.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,452.82x = 1,306,325,494.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,306,325,494.38/45,452.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,740.25

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