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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,757.56, 68,665.48 and 19,462.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,757.56, 68,665.48 and 19,462.26 is: 29,205.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,757.56 : 68,665.48 = 19,462.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,757.56/68,665.48 = 19,462.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,757.56x = 68,665.48 × 19,462.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,757.56x = 1,336,385,424.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,385,424.78/45,757.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,205.78

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