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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,639.73, 68,293.07 and 26,928.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,639.73, 68,293.07 and 26,928.73 is: 40,294.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,639.73 : 68,293.07 = 26,928.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,639.73/68,293.07 = 26,928.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,639.73x = 68,293.07 × 26,928.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,639.73x = 1,839,045,508.26
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,839,045,508.26/45,639.73
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,294.84

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