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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,396.67, 62,638.14 and 26,530.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,396.67, 62,638.14 and 26,530.15 is: 36,606.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,396.67 : 62,638.14 = 26,530.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,396.67/62,638.14 = 26,530.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,396.67x = 62,638.14 × 26,530.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,396.67x = 1,661,799,249.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,661,799,249.92/45,396.67
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,606.19

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