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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,546.60, 68,329.26 and 19,251.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,546.60, 68,329.26 and 19,251.48 is: 28,881.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,546.60 : 68,329.26 = 19,251.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,546.60/68,329.26 = 19,251.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,546.60x = 68,329.26 × 19,251.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,546.60x = 1,315,439,382.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,315,439,382.30/45,546.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,881.18

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