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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,755.13, 68,652.42 and 17,694.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,755.13, 68,652.42 and 17,694.93 is: 26,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,755.13 : 68,652.42 = 17,694.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,755.13/68,652.42 = 17,694.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,755.13x = 68,652.42 × 17,694.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,755.13x = 1,214,799,766.23
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,799,766.23/45,755.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,550.02

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