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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,205.76, 67,799.36 and 17,116.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,205.76, 67,799.36 and 17,116.14 is: 25,670.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,205.76 : 67,799.36 = 17,116.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,205.76/67,799.36 = 17,116.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,205.76x = 67,799.36 × 17,116.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,205.76x = 1,160,463,252.09
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,160,463,252.09/45,205.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,670.70

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