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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,182.76, 67,774.84 and 17,115.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,182.76, 67,774.84 and 17,115.96 is: 25,674.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,182.76 : 67,774.84 = 17,115.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,182.76/67,774.84 = 17,115.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,182.76x = 67,774.84 × 17,115.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,182.76x = 1,160,031,450.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,031,450.45/45,182.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.21

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