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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,246.54, 67,898.97 and 17,544.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,246.54, 67,898.97 and 17,544.54 is: 26,328.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,246.54 : 67,898.97 = 17,544.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,246.54/67,898.97 = 17,544.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,246.54x = 67,898.97 × 17,544.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,246.54x = 1,191,256,195.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,191,256,195.12/45,246.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,328.12

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