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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,145.52, 67,723.46 and 26,425.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,145.52, 67,723.46 and 26,425.71 is: 39,641.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,145.52 : 67,723.46 = 26,425.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,145.52/67,723.46 = 26,425.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,145.52x = 67,723.46 × 26,425.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,145.52x = 1,789,640,481.12
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,640,481.12/45,145.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,641.60

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