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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,571.34, 68,310.08 and 17,483.90

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,571.34, 68,310.08 and 17,483.90 is: 26,207.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,571.34 : 68,310.08 = 17,483.90 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,571.34/68,310.08 = 17,483.90/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,571.34x = 68,310.08 × 17,483.90
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,571.34x = 1,194,326,607.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,194,326,607.71/45,571.34
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,207.84

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