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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,338.93, 68,019.92 and 26,634.79

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,338.93, 68,019.92 and 26,634.79 is: 39,958.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,338.93 : 68,019.92 = 26,634.79 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,338.93/68,019.92 = 26,634.79/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,338.93x = 68,019.92 × 26,634.79
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,338.93x = 1,811,696,285.02
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,811,696,285.02/45,338.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,958.96

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