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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,755.83, 67,073.22 and 17,038.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,755.83, 67,073.22 and 17,038.71 is: 25,535.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,755.83 : 67,073.22 = 17,038.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,755.83/67,073.22 = 17,038.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,755.83x = 67,073.22 × 17,038.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,755.83x = 1,142,841,144.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,142,841,144.35/44,755.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,535.02

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