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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,649.70, 68,474.52 and 17,192.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,649.70, 68,474.52 and 17,192.02 is: 25,788.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,649.70 : 68,474.52 = 17,192.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,649.70/68,474.52 = 17,192.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,649.70x = 68,474.52 × 17,192.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,649.70x = 1,177,215,317.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,177,215,317.33/45,649.70
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 25,788.02

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