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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,756.13, 68,653.92 and 17,695.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,756.13, 68,653.92 and 17,695.93 is: 26,551.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,756.13 : 68,653.92 = 17,695.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,756.13/68,653.92 = 17,695.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,756.13x = 68,653.92 × 17,695.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,756.13x = 1,214,894,962.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,214,894,962.55/45,756.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,551.52

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