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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,032.93, 67,539.12 and 16,955.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,032.93, 67,539.12 and 16,955.94 is: 25,430.04

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,032.93 : 67,539.12 = 16,955.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,032.93/67,539.12 = 16,955.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,032.93x = 67,539.12 × 16,955.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,032.93x = 1,145,189,266.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,189,266.37/45,032.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.04

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