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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,762.96, 67,083.95 and 17,045.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,762.96, 67,083.95 and 17,045.84 is: 25,545.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,762.96 : 67,083.95 = 17,045.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,762.96/67,083.95 = 17,045.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,762.96x = 67,083.95 × 17,045.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,762.96x = 1,143,501,857.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,143,501,857.62/44,762.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,545.72

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