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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,479.82, 68,228.94 and 19,184.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,479.82, 68,228.94 and 19,184.64 is: 28,780.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,479.82 : 68,228.94 = 19,184.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,479.82/68,228.94 = 19,184.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,479.82x = 68,228.94 × 19,184.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,479.82x = 1,308,947,651.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,947,651.48/45,479.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,780.85

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