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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,586.66, 68,247.57 and 26,553.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,586.66, 68,247.57 and 26,553.26 is: 39,752.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,586.66 : 68,247.57 = 26,553.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,586.66/68,247.57 = 26,553.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,586.66x = 68,247.57 × 26,553.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,586.66x = 1,812,195,470.58
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,812,195,470.58/45,586.66
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,752.76

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