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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.05, 67,539.31 and 16,956.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.05, 67,539.31 and 16,956.07 is: 25,430.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.05 : 67,539.31 = 16,956.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.05/67,539.31 = 16,956.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.05x = 67,539.31 × 16,956.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.05x = 1,145,201,056.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,201,056.87/45,033.05
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,430.23

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