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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,033.78, 62,133.03 and 26,167.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,033.78, 62,133.03 and 26,167.26 is: 36,102.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,033.78 : 62,133.03 = 26,167.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,033.78/62,133.03 = 26,167.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,033.78x = 62,133.03 × 26,167.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,033.78x = 1,625,851,150.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,625,851,150.60/45,033.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,102.92

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