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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,737.64, 68,639.26 and 19,460.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,737.64, 68,639.26 and 19,460.84 is: 29,205.22

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,737.64 : 68,639.26 = 19,460.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,737.64/68,639.26 = 19,460.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,737.64x = 68,639.26 × 19,460.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,737.64x = 1,335,777,656.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,335,777,656.58/45,737.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,205.22

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