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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,483.10, 68,233.86 and 19,187.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,483.10, 68,233.86 and 19,187.80 is: 28,785.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,483.10 : 68,233.86 = 19,187.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,483.10/68,233.86 = 19,187.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,483.10x = 68,233.86 × 19,187.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,483.10x = 1,309,257,658.91
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,309,257,658.91/45,483.10
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,785.59

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