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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,226.08, 67,801.86 and 21,524.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,226.08, 67,801.86 and 21,524.22 is: 32,268.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,226.08 : 67,801.86 = 21,524.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,226.08/67,801.86 = 21,524.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,226.08x = 67,801.86 × 21,524.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,226.08x = 1,459,382,151.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,459,382,151.05/45,226.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 32,268.60

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