Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,748, 103,128 and 19,500
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Solution
The fourth proportional to 68,748, 103,128 and 19,500 is: 29,251.70
Step by Step Solution
- Step 1: Write the proportion equation
68,748 : 103,128 = 19,500 : x - Step 2: Convert to fraction form
68,748/103,128 = 19,500/x - Step 3: Cross multiply
68,748x = 103,128 × 19,500 - Step 4: Simplify right side
68,748x = 2,010,996,000 - Step 5: Solve for x
x = 2,010,996,000/68,748 - Step 6: Final answer
x = 29,251.70
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