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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.44, 67,910.49 and 17,185.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.44, 67,910.49 and 17,185.92 is: 25,779.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.44 : 67,910.49 = 17,185.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.44/67,910.49 = 17,185.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.44x = 67,910.49 × 17,185.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.44x = 1,167,104,162.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,104,162.37/45,273.44
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.01

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