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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,512, 111,774.48 and 19,108

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,512, 111,774.48 and 19,108 is: 28,663.66

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,512 : 111,774.48 = 19,108 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,512/111,774.48 = 19,108/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,512x = 111,774.48 × 19,108
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,512x = 2,135,786,763.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,135,786,763.84/74,512
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,663.66

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