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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,003.76, 62,094.68 and 26,129.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,003.76, 62,094.68 and 26,129.52 is: 36,052.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,003.76 : 62,094.68 = 26,129.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,003.76/62,094.68 = 26,129.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,003.76x = 62,094.68 × 26,129.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,003.76x = 1,622,504,182.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,622,504,182.95/45,003.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,052.64

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