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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,810.63, 68,694.21 and 17,743.83

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,810.63, 68,694.21 and 17,743.83 is: 26,607.33

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,810.63 : 68,694.21 = 17,743.83 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,810.63/68,694.21 = 17,743.83/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,810.63x = 68,694.21 × 17,743.83
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,810.63x = 1,218,898,384.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,218,898,384.22/45,810.63
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,607.33

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