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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,151.76, 67,704.88 and 26,437.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,151.76, 67,704.88 and 26,437.44 is: 39,642.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,151.76 : 67,704.88 = 26,437.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,151.76/67,704.88 = 26,437.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,151.76x = 67,704.88 × 26,437.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,151.76x = 1,789,943,702.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,789,943,702.71/45,151.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,642.83

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