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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,419.66, 68,126.68 and 16,951.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,419.66, 68,126.68 and 16,951.07 is: 25,425.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,419.66 : 68,126.68 = 16,951.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,419.66/68,126.68 = 16,951.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,419.66x = 68,126.68 × 16,951.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,419.66x = 1,154,819,738.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,154,819,738.54/45,419.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,425.55

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