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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,755.55, 68,662.49 and 19,460.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,755.55, 68,662.49 and 19,460.25 is: 29,202.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,755.55 : 68,662.49 = 19,460.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,755.55/68,662.49 = 19,460.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,755.55x = 68,662.49 × 19,460.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,755.55x = 1,336,189,123.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,189,123.72/45,755.55
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,202.78

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