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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,636.80, 68,425.60 and 19,334.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,636.80, 68,425.60 and 19,334.40 is: 28,989.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,636.80 : 68,425.60 = 19,334.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,636.80/68,425.60 = 19,334.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,636.80x = 68,425.60 × 19,334.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,636.80x = 1,322,967,920.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,322,967,920.64/45,636.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,989.06

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