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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,719.80, 68,550.10 and 19,417.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,719.80, 68,550.10 and 19,417.40 is: 29,113.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,719.80 : 68,550.10 = 19,417.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,719.80/68,550.10 = 19,417.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,719.80x = 68,550.10 × 19,417.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,719.80x = 1,331,064,711.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,331,064,711.74/45,719.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,113.53

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