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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,474.43, 68,211.16 and 17,772.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,474.43, 68,211.16 and 17,772.19 is: 26,658.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,474.43 : 68,211.16 = 17,772.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,474.43/68,211.16 = 17,772.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,474.43x = 68,211.16 × 17,772.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,474.43x = 1,212,261,547.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,212,261,547.33/45,474.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,658.09

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