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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,353.67, 68,005.55 and 16,876.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,353.67, 68,005.55 and 16,876.23 is: 25,305.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,353.67 : 68,005.55 = 16,876.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,353.67/68,005.55 = 16,876.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,353.67x = 68,005.55 × 16,876.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,353.67x = 1,147,677,218.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,147,677,218.70/45,353.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,305.06

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