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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,713.52, 63,092.88 and 26,851.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,713.52, 63,092.88 and 26,851.68 is: 37,060.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,713.52 : 63,092.88 = 26,851.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,713.52/63,092.88 = 26,851.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,713.52x = 63,092.88 × 26,851.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,713.52x = 1,694,149,824.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,149,824.04/45,713.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,060.15

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