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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,863.80, 68,795.70 and 19,619.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,863.80, 68,795.70 and 19,619.80 is: 29,429.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,863.80 : 68,795.70 = 19,619.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,863.80/68,795.70 = 19,619.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,863.80x = 68,795.70 × 19,619.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,863.80x = 1,349,757,874.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,349,757,874.86/45,863.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,429.70

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