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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,026.88, 67,534.56 and 17,332.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,026.88, 67,534.56 and 17,332.80 is: 25,996.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,026.88 : 67,534.56 = 17,332.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,026.88/67,534.56 = 17,332.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,026.88x = 67,534.56 × 17,332.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,026.88x = 1,170,563,021.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,563,021.57/45,026.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,996.98

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