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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,453.39, 68,208.48 and 17,375.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,453.39, 68,208.48 and 17,375.82 is: 26,074.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,453.39 : 68,208.48 = 17,375.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,453.39/68,208.48 = 17,375.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,453.39x = 68,208.48 × 17,375.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,453.39x = 1,185,178,270.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,178,270.95/45,453.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,074.58

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