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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,654.27, 68,459.83 and 26,684.34

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,654.27, 68,459.83 and 26,684.34 is: 40,013.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,654.27 : 68,459.83 = 26,684.34 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,654.27/68,459.83 = 26,684.34/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,654.27x = 68,459.83 × 26,684.34
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,654.27x = 1,826,805,206.73
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,826,805,206.73/45,654.27
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,013.90

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