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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,454.39, 68,209.98 and 17,376.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,454.39, 68,209.98 and 17,376.82 is: 26,076.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,454.39 : 68,209.98 = 17,376.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,454.39/68,209.98 = 17,376.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,454.39x = 68,209.98 × 17,376.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,454.39x = 1,185,272,544.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,272,544.66/45,454.39
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,076.09

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