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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,737.94, 68,604.82 and 19,072.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,737.94, 68,604.82 and 19,072.93 is: 28,608.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,737.94 : 68,604.82 = 19,072.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,737.94/68,604.82 = 19,072.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,737.94x = 68,604.82 × 19,072.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,737.94x = 1,308,494,929.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,308,494,929.52/45,737.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,608.52

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