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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,353.35, 68,030.71 and 17,274.96

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,353.35, 68,030.71 and 17,274.96 is: 25,912.70

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,353.35 : 68,030.71 = 17,274.96 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,353.35/68,030.71 = 17,274.96/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,353.35x = 68,030.71 × 17,274.96
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,353.35x = 1,175,227,794.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,227,794.02/45,353.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,912.70

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