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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,558.95, 68,343.28 and 19,266.35

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,558.95, 68,343.28 and 19,266.35 is: 28,901.57

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,558.95 : 68,343.28 = 19,266.35 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,558.95/68,343.28 = 19,266.35/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,558.95x = 68,343.28 × 19,266.35
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,558.95x = 1,316,725,162.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,316,725,162.75/45,558.95
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,901.57

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