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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,067.76, 62,198.91 and 26,204.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,067.76, 62,198.91 and 26,204.88 is: 36,165.88

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,067.76 : 62,198.91 = 26,204.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,067.76/62,198.91 = 26,204.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,067.76x = 62,198.91 × 26,204.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,067.76x = 1,629,914,972.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,914,972.68/45,067.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,165.88

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