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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,626.71, 68,440.07 and 17,169.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,626.71, 68,440.07 and 17,169.02 is: 25,753.53

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,626.71 : 68,440.07 = 17,169.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,626.71/68,440.07 = 17,169.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,626.71x = 68,440.07 × 17,169.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,626.71x = 1,175,048,930.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,175,048,930.63/45,626.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,753.53

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