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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,797.76, 68,609.52 and 26,089.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,797.76, 68,609.52 and 26,089.92 is: 39,085.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,797.76 : 68,609.52 = 26,089.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,797.76/68,609.52 = 26,089.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,797.76x = 68,609.52 × 26,089.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,797.76x = 1,790,016,888.04
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,790,016,888.04/45,797.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,085.25

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