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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,058.15, 67,591.85 and 17,001.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,058.15, 67,591.85 and 17,001.82 is: 25,504.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,058.15 : 67,591.85 = 17,001.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,058.15/67,591.85 = 17,001.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,058.15x = 67,591.85 × 17,001.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,058.15x = 1,149,184,182.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,184,182.08/45,058.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,504.47

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