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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,273.69, 67,910.87 and 17,186.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,273.69, 67,910.87 and 17,186.18 is: 25,779.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,273.69 : 67,910.87 = 17,186.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,273.69/67,910.87 = 17,186.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,273.69x = 67,910.87 × 17,186.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,273.69x = 1,167,128,010.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,128,010.29/45,273.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,779.39

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