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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,364.16, 62,590.92 and 26,490.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,364.16, 62,590.92 and 26,490.44 is: 36,550.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,364.16 : 62,590.92 = 26,490.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,364.16/62,590.92 = 26,490.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,364.16x = 62,590.92 × 26,490.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,364.16x = 1,658,061,010.80
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,061,010.80/45,364.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,550.02

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