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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,611.73, 62,954.70 and 26,754.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,611.73, 62,954.70 and 26,754.93 is: 36,927.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,611.73 : 62,954.70 = 26,754.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,611.73/62,954.70 = 26,754.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,611.73x = 62,954.70 × 26,754.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,611.73x = 1,684,348,591.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,348,591.67/45,611.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,927.97

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