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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,031.93, 67,537.62 and 16,954.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,031.93, 67,537.62 and 16,954.94 is: 25,428.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,031.93 : 67,537.62 = 16,954.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,031.93/67,537.62 = 16,954.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,031.93x = 67,537.62 × 16,954.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,031.93x = 1,145,096,463.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,096,463.69/45,031.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,428.55

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