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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,772.29, 68,592.83 and 26,009.10

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,772.29, 68,592.83 and 26,009.10 is: 38,976.37

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,772.29 : 68,592.83 = 26,009.10 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,772.29/68,592.83 = 26,009.10/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,772.29x = 68,592.83 × 26,009.10
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,772.29x = 1,784,037,644.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,784,037,644.71/45,772.29
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 38,976.37

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