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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,175.59, 67,740.84 and 26,460.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,175.59, 67,740.84 and 26,460.27 is: 39,677.20

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,175.59 : 67,740.84 = 26,460.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,175.59/67,740.84 = 26,460.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,175.59x = 67,740.84 × 26,460.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,175.59x = 1,792,440,916.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,440,916.43/45,175.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,677.20

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