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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,337.81, 68,018.25 and 26,633.67

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,337.81, 68,018.25 and 26,633.67 is: 39,957.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,337.81 : 68,018.25 = 26,633.67 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,337.81/68,018.25 = 26,633.67/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,337.81x = 68,018.25 × 26,633.67
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,337.81x = 1,811,575,624.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,575,624.48/45,337.81
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,957.28

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