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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,223.42, 67,835.70 and 17,135.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,223.42, 67,835.70 and 17,135.92 is: 25,704.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,223.42 : 67,835.70 = 17,135.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,223.42/67,835.70 = 17,135.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,223.42x = 67,835.70 × 17,135.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,223.42x = 1,162,427,128.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,162,427,128.34/45,223.42
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,704.10

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