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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,466.66, 68,199.72 and 17,380.18

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,466.66, 68,199.72 and 17,380.18 is: 26,070.17

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,466.66 : 68,199.72 = 17,380.18 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,466.66/68,199.72 = 17,380.18/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,466.66x = 68,199.72 × 17,380.18
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,466.66x = 1,185,323,409.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,323,409.55/45,466.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,070.17

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