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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,957.16, 67,444.44 and 17,253

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,957.16, 67,444.44 and 17,253 is: 25,882.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,957.16 : 67,444.44 = 17,253 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,957.16/67,444.44 = 17,253/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,957.16x = 67,444.44 × 17,253
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,957.16x = 1,163,618,923.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,163,618,923.32/44,957.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,882.84

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