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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,311.92, 67,967.90 and 17,225.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,311.92, 67,967.90 and 17,225.34 is: 25,838.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,311.92 : 67,967.90 = 17,225.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,311.92/67,967.90 = 17,225.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,311.92x = 67,967.90 × 17,225.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,311.92x = 1,170,770,186.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,170,770,186.59/45,311.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,838.02

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