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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,137.04, 62,289 and 26,016.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,137.04, 62,289 and 26,016.66 is: 35,902.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,137.04 : 62,289 = 26,016.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,137.04/62,289 = 26,016.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,137.04x = 62,289 × 26,016.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,137.04x = 1,620,551,423.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,620,551,423.30/45,137.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,902.92

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