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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,030.96, 67,509.60 and 26,264.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,030.96, 67,509.60 and 26,264.88 is: 39,375.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,030.96 : 67,509.60 = 26,264.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,030.96/67,509.60 = 26,264.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,030.96x = 67,509.60 × 26,264.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,030.96x = 1,773,131,542.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,773,131,542.85/45,030.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,375.83

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