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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.64, 68,907.26 and 17,837.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.64, 68,907.26 and 17,837.07 is: 26,765.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.64 : 68,907.26 = 17,837.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.64/68,907.26 = 17,837.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.64x = 68,907.26 × 17,837.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.64x = 1,229,103,620.13
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,229,103,620.13/45,920.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 26,765.82

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