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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,695.76, 63,067.44 and 26,829.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,695.76, 63,067.44 and 26,829.24 is: 37,028.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,695.76 : 63,067.44 = 26,829.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,695.76/63,067.44 = 26,829.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,695.76x = 63,067.44 × 26,829.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,695.76x = 1,692,051,483.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,692,051,483.95/45,695.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,028.63

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