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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,325.83, 67,988.46 and 17,623.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,325.83, 67,988.46 and 17,623.83 is: 26,435.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,325.83 : 67,988.46 = 17,623.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,325.83/67,988.46 = 17,623.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,325.83x = 67,988.46 × 17,623.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,325.83x = 1,198,217,061.00
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,217,061.00/45,325.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,435.63

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