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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,898.83, 68,810.90 and 17,804.39

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,898.83, 68,810.90 and 17,804.39 is: 26,692.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,898.83 : 68,810.90 = 17,804.39 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,898.83/68,810.90 = 17,804.39/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,898.83x = 68,810.90 × 17,804.39
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,898.83x = 1,225,135,666.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,225,135,666.77/45,898.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,692.09

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