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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.69, 67,543.25 and 16,958.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.69, 67,543.25 and 16,958.70 is: 25,434.18

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.69 : 67,543.25 = 16,958.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.69/67,543.25 = 16,958.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.69x = 67,543.25 × 16,958.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.69x = 1,145,445,628.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,445,628.98/45,035.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,434.18

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