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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,899.60, 68,802.04 and 19,261.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,899.60, 68,802.04 and 19,261.07 is: 28,871.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,899.60 : 68,802.04 = 19,261.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,899.60/68,802.04 = 19,261.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,899.60x = 68,802.04 × 19,261.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,899.60x = 1,325,200,516.42
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,325,200,516.42/45,899.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,871.72

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