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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,046.72, 67,547.12 and 26,363.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,046.72, 67,547.12 and 26,363.28 is: 39,531.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,046.72 : 67,547.12 = 26,363.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,046.72/67,547.12 = 26,363.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,046.72x = 67,547.12 × 26,363.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,046.72x = 1,780,763,637.75
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,780,763,637.75/45,046.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,531.48

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