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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,753.82, 68,624.22 and 17,687.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,753.82, 68,624.22 and 17,687.09 is: 26,528.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,753.82 : 68,624.22 = 17,687.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,753.82/68,624.22 = 17,687.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,753.82x = 68,624.22 × 17,687.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,753.82x = 1,213,762,755.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,213,762,755.32/45,753.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,528.12

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