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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,227.59, 62,404.08 and 26,103.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,227.59, 62,404.08 and 26,103.30 is: 36,016.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,227.59 : 62,404.08 = 26,103.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,227.59/62,404.08 = 26,103.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,227.59x = 62,404.08 × 26,103.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,227.59x = 1,628,952,486.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,628,952,486.72/45,227.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,016.79

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