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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,008.97, 67,517.35 and 11,729.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,008.97, 67,517.35 and 11,729.05 is: 17,594.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,008.97 : 67,517.35 = 11,729.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,008.97/67,517.35 = 11,729.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,008.97x = 67,517.35 × 11,729.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,008.97x = 791,914,555.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 791,914,555.69/45,008.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,594.60

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