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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,266.31, 67,878.41 and 26,552.07

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,266.31, 67,878.41 and 26,552.07 is: 39,815.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,266.31 : 67,878.41 = 26,552.07 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,266.31/67,878.41 = 26,552.07/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,266.31x = 67,878.41 × 26,552.07
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,266.31x = 1,802,312,161.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,312,161.05/45,266.31
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,815.75

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