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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,794.80, 68,695.40 and 18,089.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,794.80, 68,695.40 and 18,089.20 is: 27,135.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,794.80 : 68,695.40 = 18,089.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,794.80/68,695.40 = 18,089.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,794.80x = 68,695.40 × 18,089.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,794.80x = 1,242,644,829.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,242,644,829.68/45,794.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 27,135.06

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