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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.52, 62,312.88 and 26,289.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.52, 62,312.88 and 26,289.92 is: 36,282.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.52 : 62,312.88 = 26,289.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.52/62,312.88 = 26,289.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.52x = 62,312.88 × 26,289.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.52x = 1,638,200,630.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,638,200,630.17/45,151.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,282.29

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