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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,149.44, 67,705.44 and 17,064.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,149.44, 67,705.44 and 17,064.64 is: 25,589.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,149.44 : 67,705.44 = 17,064.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,149.44/67,705.44 = 17,064.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,149.44x = 67,705.44 × 17,064.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,149.44x = 1,155,368,959.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,155,368,959.64/45,149.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,589.88

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