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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,265.33, 62,462.69 and 26,136.37

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,265.33, 62,462.69 and 26,136.37 is: 36,066.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,265.33 : 62,462.69 = 26,136.37 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,265.33/62,462.69 = 26,136.37/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,265.33x = 62,462.69 × 26,136.37
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,265.33x = 1,632,548,169.46
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,632,548,169.46/45,265.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,066.19

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