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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,035.94, 67,543.62 and 16,958.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,035.94, 67,543.62 and 16,958.95 is: 25,434.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,035.94 : 67,543.62 = 16,958.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,035.94/67,543.62 = 16,958.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,035.94x = 67,543.62 × 16,958.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,035.94x = 1,145,468,874.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,468,874.40/45,035.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,434.55

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