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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,759.80, 68,639.70 and 19,465.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,759.80, 68,639.70 and 19,465.40 is: 29,198.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,759.80 : 68,639.70 = 19,465.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,759.80/68,639.70 = 19,465.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,759.80x = 68,639.70 × 19,465.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,759.80x = 1,336,099,216.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,336,099,216.38/45,759.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,198.10

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