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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,454.33, 68,168.73 and 17,355.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,454.33, 68,168.73 and 17,355.03 is: 26,027.67

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,454.33 : 68,168.73 = 17,355.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,454.33/68,168.73 = 17,355.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,454.33x = 68,168.73 × 17,355.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,454.33x = 1,183,070,354.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,183,070,354.21/45,454.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,027.67

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