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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,181.96, 67,746.72 and 17,104.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,181.96, 67,746.72 and 17,104.18 is: 25,646.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,181.96 : 67,746.72 = 17,104.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,181.96/67,746.72 = 17,104.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,181.96x = 67,746.72 × 17,104.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,181.96x = 1,158,752,093.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,158,752,093.29/45,181.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,646.34

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