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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,326.38, 67,912.86 and 27,759.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,326.38, 67,912.86 and 27,759.52 is: 41,592.30

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,326.38 : 67,912.86 = 27,759.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,326.38/67,912.86 = 27,759.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,326.38x = 67,912.86 × 27,759.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,326.38x = 1,885,228,395.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,885,228,395.43/45,326.38
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,592.30

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