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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,034.94, 67,542.12 and 16,957.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,034.94, 67,542.12 and 16,957.95 is: 25,433.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,034.94 : 67,542.12 = 16,957.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,034.94/67,542.12 = 16,957.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,034.94x = 67,542.12 × 16,957.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,034.94x = 1,145,375,893.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,375,893.85/45,034.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,433.05

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