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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.61, 67,899.06 and 17,197.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.61, 67,899.06 and 17,197.11 is: 25,797.05

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.61 : 67,899.06 = 17,197.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.61/67,899.06 = 17,197.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.61x = 67,899.06 × 17,197.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.61x = 1,167,667,603.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,667,603.72/45,263.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,797.05

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