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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,488.70, 68,212.32 and 19,179.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,488.70, 68,212.32 and 19,179.06 is: 28,759.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,488.70 : 68,212.32 = 19,179.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,488.70/68,212.32 = 19,179.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,488.70x = 68,212.32 × 19,179.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,488.70x = 1,308,248,178.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,248,178.02/45,488.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,759.85

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