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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,481.62, 68,229.71 and 19,190.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,481.62, 68,229.71 and 19,190.24 is: 28,788.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,481.62 : 68,229.71 = 19,190.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,481.62/68,229.71 = 19,190.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,481.62x = 68,229.71 × 19,190.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,481.62x = 1,309,344,216.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,344,216.86/45,481.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,788.43

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