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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,064.56, 67,601.45 and 17,008.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,064.56, 67,601.45 and 17,008.23 is: 25,514.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,064.56 : 67,601.45 = 17,008.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,064.56/67,601.45 = 17,008.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,064.56x = 67,601.45 × 17,008.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,064.56x = 1,149,780,586.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,780,586.89/45,064.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,514.08

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