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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,069.18, 62,199.18 and 26,205

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,069.18, 62,199.18 and 26,205 is: 36,165.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,069.18 : 62,199.18 = 26,205 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,069.18/62,199.18 = 26,205/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,069.18x = 62,199.18 × 26,205
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,069.18x = 1,629,929,511.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,629,929,511.90/45,069.18
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,165.06

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