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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,025.68, 67,541.40 and 17,323.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,025.68, 67,541.40 and 17,323.68 is: 25,986.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,025.68 : 67,541.40 = 17,323.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,025.68/67,541.40 = 17,323.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,025.68x = 67,541.40 × 17,323.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,025.68x = 1,170,065,600.35
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,065,600.35/45,025.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,986.63

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