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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,223.62, 67,797.15 and 17,128.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,223.62, 67,797.15 and 17,128.19 is: 25,677.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,223.62 : 67,797.15 = 17,128.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,223.62/67,797.15 = 17,128.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,223.62x = 67,797.15 × 17,128.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,223.62x = 1,161,242,466.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,161,242,466.66/45,223.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,677.79

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