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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,694.94, 63,032.73 and 26,828.42

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,694.94, 63,032.73 and 26,828.42 is: 37,007.79

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,694.94 : 63,032.73 = 26,828.42 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,694.94/63,032.73 = 26,828.42/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,694.94x = 63,032.73 × 26,828.42
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,694.94x = 1,691,068,554.19
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,691,068,554.19/45,694.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,007.79

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