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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,620.28, 62,955.90 and 26,757.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,620.28, 62,955.90 and 26,757.24 is: 36,924.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,620.28 : 62,955.90 = 26,757.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,620.28/62,955.90 = 26,757.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,620.28x = 62,955.90 × 26,757.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,620.28x = 1,684,526,125.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,684,526,125.72/45,620.28
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,924.94

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