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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,510.68, 68,296.98 and 27,926.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,510.68, 68,296.98 and 27,926.84 is: 41,909.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,510.68 : 68,296.98 = 27,926.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,510.68/68,296.98 = 27,926.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,510.68x = 68,296.98 × 27,926.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,510.68x = 1,907,318,832.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,907,318,832.94/45,510.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,909.26

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