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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,304.66, 67,941.59 and 17,217.95

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,304.66, 67,941.59 and 17,217.95 is: 25,821.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,304.66 : 67,941.59 = 17,217.95 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,304.66/67,941.59 = 17,217.95/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,304.66x = 67,941.59 × 17,217.95
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,304.66x = 1,169,814,813.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,169,814,813.45/45,304.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,821.07

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