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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 74,666, 112,005.52 and 19,262

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 74,666, 112,005.52 and 19,262 is: 28,894.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    74,666 : 112,005.52 = 19,262 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    74,666/112,005.52 = 19,262/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    74,666x = 112,005.52 × 19,262
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    74,666x = 2,157,450,326.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,157,450,326.24/74,666
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 28,894.68

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