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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,284.73, 67,908.13 and 17,189.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,284.73, 67,908.13 and 17,189.30 is: 25,776.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,284.73 : 67,908.13 = 17,189.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,284.73/67,908.13 = 17,189.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,284.73x = 67,908.13 × 17,189.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,284.73x = 1,167,292,793.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,292,793.52/45,284.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,776.74

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