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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,263.83, 67,873.80 and 26,549.98

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,263.83, 67,873.80 and 26,549.98 is: 39,812.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,263.83 : 67,873.80 = 26,549.98 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,263.83/67,873.80 = 26,549.98/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,263.83x = 67,873.80 × 26,549.98
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,263.83x = 1,802,048,032.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,048,032.52/45,263.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,812.10

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