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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,027.88, 67,536.06 and 17,333.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,027.88, 67,536.06 and 17,333.80 is: 25,998.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,027.88 : 67,536.06 = 17,333.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,027.88/67,536.06 = 17,333.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,027.88x = 67,536.06 × 17,333.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,027.88x = 1,170,656,556.83
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,656,556.83/45,027.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,998.48

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