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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.52, 63,084.96 and 26,604.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.52, 63,084.96 and 26,604.64 is: 36,714.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.52 : 63,084.96 = 26,604.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.52/63,084.96 = 26,604.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.52x = 63,084.96 × 26,604.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.52x = 1,678,352,650.21
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,352,650.21/45,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,714.58

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