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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,507.96, 62,775.48 and 26,641.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,507.96, 62,775.48 and 26,641.44 is: 36,750.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,507.96 : 62,775.48 = 26,641.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,507.96/62,775.48 = 26,641.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,507.96x = 62,775.48 × 26,641.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,507.96x = 1,672,429,183.89
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,429,183.89/45,507.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,750.26

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