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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,445.93, 68,121.51 and 26,710.63

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,445.93, 68,121.51 and 26,710.63 is: 40,038.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,445.93 : 68,121.51 = 26,710.63 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,445.93/68,121.51 = 26,710.63/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,445.93x = 68,121.51 × 26,710.63
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,445.93x = 1,819,568,448.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,819,568,448.65/45,445.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,038.09

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