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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,674.68, 68,512.05 and 12,394.75

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,674.68, 68,512.05 and 12,394.75 is: 18,592.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,674.68 : 68,512.05 = 12,394.75 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,674.68/68,512.05 = 12,394.75/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,674.68x = 68,512.05 × 12,394.75
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,674.68x = 849,189,731.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 849,189,731.74/45,674.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 18,592.13

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