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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,967.20, 68,950.80 and 19,723.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,967.20, 68,950.80 and 19,723.20 is: 29,584.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,967.20 : 68,950.80 = 19,723.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,967.20/68,950.80 = 19,723.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,967.20x = 68,950.80 × 19,723.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,967.20x = 1,359,930,418.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,359,930,418.56/45,967.20
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,584.80

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