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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.52, 67,894.25 and 26,661.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.52, 67,894.25 and 26,661.56 is: 39,991.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.52 : 67,894.25 = 26,661.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.52/67,894.25 = 26,661.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.52x = 67,894.25 × 26,661.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.52x = 1,810,166,147.25
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,810,166,147.25/45,263.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,991.72

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