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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,404.52, 68,126.37 and 17,333.01

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,404.52, 68,126.37 and 17,333.01 is: 26,006.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,404.52 : 68,126.37 = 17,333.01 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,404.52/68,126.37 = 17,333.01/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,404.52x = 68,126.37 × 17,333.01
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,404.52x = 1,180,835,052.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,835,052.47/45,404.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,006.99

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