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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,762.93, 63,141.98 and 26,631.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,762.93, 63,141.98 and 26,631.12 is: 36,744.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,762.93 : 63,141.98 = 26,631.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,762.93/63,141.98 = 26,631.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,762.93x = 63,141.98 × 26,631.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,762.93x = 1,681,541,750.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,681,541,750.04/45,762.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,744.63

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