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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,766.76, 68,563.02 and 26,058.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,766.76, 68,563.02 and 26,058.92 is: 39,038.78

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,766.76 : 68,563.02 = 26,058.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,766.76/68,563.02 = 26,058.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,766.76x = 68,563.02 × 26,058.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,766.76x = 1,786,678,253.14
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,786,678,253.14/45,766.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,038.78

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