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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,474.31, 68,220.71 and 19,179.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,474.31, 68,220.71 and 19,179.14 is: 28,772.61

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,474.31 : 68,220.71 = 19,179.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,474.31/68,220.71 = 19,179.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,474.31x = 68,220.71 × 19,179.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,474.31x = 1,308,414,452.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,414,452.09/45,474.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,772.61

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