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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.62, 68,775.08 and 19,552.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.62, 68,775.08 and 19,552.59 is: 29,330.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.62 : 68,775.08 = 19,552.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.62/68,775.08 = 19,552.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.62x = 68,775.08 × 19,552.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.62x = 1,344,730,843.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,730,843.69/45,847.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,330.44

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