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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,326.83, 67,989.96 and 17,624.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,326.83, 67,989.96 and 17,624.83 is: 26,437.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,326.83 : 67,989.96 = 17,624.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,326.83/67,989.96 = 17,624.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,326.83x = 67,989.96 × 17,624.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,326.83x = 1,198,311,486.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,198,311,486.71/45,326.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,437.13

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