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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,072.97, 67,619.45 and 16,993.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,072.97, 67,619.45 and 16,993.27 is: 25,493.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,072.97 : 67,619.45 = 16,993.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,072.97/67,619.45 = 16,993.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,072.97x = 67,619.45 × 16,993.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,072.97x = 1,149,075,222.16
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,149,075,222.16/45,072.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,493.67

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