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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,848.62, 68,776.58 and 19,553.59

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,848.62, 68,776.58 and 19,553.59 is: 29,331.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,848.62 : 68,776.58 = 19,553.59 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,848.62/68,776.58 = 19,553.59/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,848.62x = 68,776.58 × 19,553.59
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,848.62x = 1,344,829,046.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,344,829,046.92/45,848.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,331.94

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