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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,901.37, 68,859.26 and 19,606.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,901.37, 68,859.26 and 19,606.25 is: 29,412.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,901.37 : 68,859.26 = 19,606.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,901.37/68,859.26 = 19,606.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,901.37x = 68,859.26 × 19,606.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,901.37x = 1,350,071,768.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,350,071,768.34/45,901.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,412.45

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