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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,293.28, 67,951.67 and 17,213.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,293.28, 67,951.67 and 17,213.82 is: 25,825.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,293.28 : 67,951.67 = 17,213.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,293.28/67,951.67 = 17,213.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,293.28x = 67,951.67 × 17,213.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,293.28x = 1,169,707,816.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,707,816.08/45,293.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,825.20

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