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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,034.92, 62,155.92 and 26,183

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,034.92, 62,155.92 and 26,183 is: 36,137.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,034.92 : 62,155.92 = 26,183 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,034.92/62,155.92 = 26,183/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,034.92x = 62,155.92 × 26,183
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,034.92x = 1,627,428,453.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,428,453.36/45,034.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,137.03

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