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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,522.19, 68,282.47 and 17,434.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,522.19, 68,282.47 and 17,434.63 is: 26,151.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,522.19 : 68,282.47 = 17,434.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,522.19/68,282.47 = 17,434.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,522.19x = 68,282.47 × 17,434.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,522.19x = 1,190,479,599.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,190,479,599.94/45,522.19
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,151.63

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