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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,267.62, 67,905.06 and 17,201.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,267.62, 67,905.06 and 17,201.12 is: 25,803.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,267.62 : 67,905.06 = 17,201.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,267.62/67,905.06 = 17,201.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,267.62x = 67,905.06 × 17,201.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,267.62x = 1,168,043,085.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,043,085.67/45,267.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,803.06

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