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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,047.52, 62,160.96 and 26,183.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,047.52, 62,160.96 and 26,183.04 is: 36,129.91

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,047.52 : 62,160.96 = 26,183.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,047.52/62,160.96 = 26,183.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,047.52x = 62,160.96 × 26,183.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,047.52x = 1,627,562,902.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,627,562,902.12/45,047.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,129.91

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