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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,474.23, 68,194.71 and 17,380.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,474.23, 68,194.71 and 17,380.39 is: 26,064.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,474.23 : 68,194.71 = 17,380.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,474.23/68,194.71 = 17,380.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,474.23x = 68,194.71 × 17,380.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,474.23x = 1,185,250,441.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,185,250,441.80/45,474.23
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,064.23

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