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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 68,877, 103,332.84 and 19,629

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 68,877, 103,332.84 and 19,629 is: 29,448.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    68,877 : 103,332.84 = 19,629 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    68,877/103,332.84 = 19,629/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    68,877x = 103,332.84 × 19,629
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    68,877x = 2,028,320,316.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,028,320,316.36/68,877
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 29,448.44

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