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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,405.02, 68,114.80 and 17,323.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,405.02, 68,114.80 and 17,323.94 is: 25,988.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,405.02 : 68,114.80 = 17,323.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,405.02/68,114.80 = 17,323.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,405.02x = 68,114.80 × 17,323.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,405.02x = 1,180,016,708.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,180,016,708.31/45,405.02
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,988.68

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