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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,474.37, 68,211.07 and 17,772.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,474.37, 68,211.07 and 17,772.13 is: 26,658.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,474.37 : 68,211.07 = 17,772.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,474.37/68,211.07 = 17,772.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,474.37x = 68,211.07 × 17,772.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,474.37x = 1,212,255,617.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,255,617.99/45,474.37
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.00

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