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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 44,991.36, 67,466.88 and 17,280

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 44,991.36, 67,466.88 and 17,280 is: 25,912.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    44,991.36 : 67,466.88 = 17,280 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    44,991.36/67,466.88 = 17,280/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    44,991.36x = 67,466.88 × 17,280
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    44,991.36x = 1,165,827,686.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,165,827,686.40/44,991.36
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,912.26

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