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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.35, 62,308.68 and 26,030.97

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.35, 62,308.68 and 26,030.97 is: 35,922.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.35 : 62,308.68 = 26,030.97 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.35/62,308.68 = 26,030.97/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.35x = 62,308.68 × 26,030.97
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.35x = 1,621,955,379.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,621,955,379.82/45,151.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,922.63

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