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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,847.92, 63,282.12 and 26,991.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,847.92, 63,282.12 and 26,991.12 is: 37,254.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,847.92 : 63,282.12 = 26,991.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,847.92/63,282.12 = 26,991.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,847.92x = 63,282.12 × 26,991.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,847.92x = 1,708,055,294.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,708,055,294.77/45,847.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,254.80

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