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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,122.94, 67,673.34 and 17,045.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,122.94, 67,673.34 and 17,045.64 is: 25,564.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,122.94 : 67,673.34 = 17,045.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,122.94/67,673.34 = 17,045.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,122.94x = 67,673.34 × 17,045.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,122.94x = 1,153,535,391.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,535,391.24/45,122.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,564.28

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