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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,221.62, 67,794.15 and 17,126.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,221.62, 67,794.15 and 17,126.19 is: 25,674.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,221.62 : 67,794.15 = 17,126.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,221.62/67,794.15 = 17,126.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,221.62x = 67,794.15 × 17,126.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,221.62x = 1,161,055,493.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,055,493.79/45,221.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,674.79

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