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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,533.94, 68,284.51 and 19,240.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,533.94, 68,284.51 and 19,240.73 is: 28,854.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,533.94 : 68,284.51 = 19,240.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,533.94/68,284.51 = 19,240.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,533.94x = 68,284.51 × 19,240.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,533.94x = 1,313,843,942.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,313,843,942.70/45,533.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,854.17

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