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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,269.62, 67,908.06 and 17,203.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,269.62, 67,908.06 and 17,203.12 is: 25,806.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,269.62 : 67,908.06 = 17,203.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,269.62/67,908.06 = 17,203.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,269.62x = 67,908.06 × 17,203.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,269.62x = 1,168,230,505.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,168,230,505.15/45,269.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,806.06

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