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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,662.07, 68,460.91 and 17,558.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,662.07, 68,460.91 and 17,558.52 is: 26,325.39

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,662.07 : 68,460.91 = 17,558.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,662.07/68,460.91 = 17,558.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,662.07x = 68,460.91 × 17,558.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,662.07x = 1,202,071,915.15
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,202,071,915.15/45,662.07
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,325.39

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