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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,083.70, 67,563.99 and 16,975.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,083.70, 67,563.99 and 16,975.49 is: 25,440.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,083.70 : 67,563.99 = 16,975.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,083.70/67,563.99 = 16,975.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,083.70x = 67,563.99 × 16,975.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,083.70x = 1,146,931,498.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,146,931,498.79/45,083.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,440.05

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