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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,691.75, 63,061.91 and 26,825.23

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,691.75, 63,061.91 and 26,825.23 is: 37,023.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,691.75 : 63,061.91 = 26,825.23 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,691.75/63,061.91 = 26,825.23/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,691.75x = 63,061.91 × 26,825.23
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,691.75x = 1,691,650,239.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,650,239.99/45,691.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,023.10

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