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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,872.20, 68,808.30 and 19,628.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,872.20, 68,808.30 and 19,628.20 is: 29,442.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,872.20 : 68,808.30 = 19,628.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,872.20/68,808.30 = 19,628.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,872.20x = 68,808.30 × 19,628.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,872.20x = 1,350,583,074.06
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,583,074.06/45,872.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,442.30

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