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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,433.92, 68,127.99 and 26,464.65

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,433.92, 68,127.99 and 26,464.65 is: 39,683.64

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,433.92 : 68,127.99 = 26,464.65 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,433.92/68,127.99 = 26,464.65/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,433.92x = 68,127.99 × 26,464.65
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,433.92x = 1,802,983,410.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,802,983,410.55/45,433.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,683.64

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