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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,141.33, 67,675.05 and 17,045.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,141.33, 67,675.05 and 17,045.44 is: 25,554.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,141.33 : 67,675.05 = 17,045.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,141.33/67,675.05 = 17,045.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,141.33x = 67,675.05 × 17,045.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,141.33x = 1,153,550,580.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,153,550,580.67/45,141.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,554.20

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