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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,624.96, 68,437.45 and 17,167.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,624.96, 68,437.45 and 17,167.27 is: 25,750.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,624.96 : 68,437.45 = 17,167.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,624.96/68,437.45 = 17,167.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,624.96x = 68,437.45 × 17,167.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,624.96x = 1,174,883,861.34
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,174,883,861.34/45,624.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,750.90

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