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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,080.97, 67,621.46 and 17,359.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,080.97, 67,621.46 and 17,359.53 is: 26,039.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,080.97 : 67,621.46 = 17,359.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,080.97/67,621.46 = 17,359.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,080.97x = 67,621.46 × 17,359.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,080.97x = 1,173,876,676.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,173,876,676.72/45,080.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,039.30

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