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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,870.57, 68,695.02 and 26,089.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,870.57, 68,695.02 and 26,089.16 is: 39,070.69

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,870.57 : 68,695.02 = 26,089.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,870.57/68,695.02 = 26,089.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,870.57x = 68,695.02 × 26,089.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,870.57x = 1,792,195,024.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,792,195,024.51/45,870.57
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,070.69

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