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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,235.47, 67,853.78 and 11,955.25

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,235.47, 67,853.78 and 11,955.25 is: 17,933.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,235.47 : 67,853.78 = 11,955.25 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,235.47/67,853.78 = 11,955.25/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,235.47x = 67,853.78 × 11,955.25
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,235.47x = 811,208,678.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 811,208,678.78/45,235.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 17,933.02

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