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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,289.43, 67,872.37 and 17,194.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,289.43, 67,872.37 and 17,194.44 is: 25,768.21

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,289.43 : 67,872.37 = 17,194.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,289.43/67,872.37 = 17,194.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,289.43x = 67,872.37 × 17,194.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,289.43x = 1,167,027,393.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,167,027,393.62/45,289.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,768.21

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