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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,031.64, 67,533.42 and 16,955.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,031.64, 67,533.42 and 16,955.60 is: 25,428.11

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,031.64 : 67,533.42 = 16,955.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,031.64/67,533.42 = 16,955.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,031.64x = 67,533.42 × 16,955.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,031.64x = 1,145,069,656.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,069,656.15/45,031.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,428.11

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