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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,039.15, 67,570.47 and 16,959.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,039.15, 67,570.47 and 16,959.44 is: 25,443.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,039.15 : 67,570.47 = 16,959.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,039.15/67,570.47 = 16,959.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,039.15x = 67,570.47 × 16,959.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,039.15x = 1,145,957,500.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,145,957,500.66/45,039.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,443.59

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