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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,878.16, 63,324.96 and 27,026.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,878.16, 63,324.96 and 27,026.16 is: 37,303.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,878.16 : 63,324.96 = 27,026.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,878.16/63,324.96 = 27,026.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,878.16x = 63,324.96 × 27,026.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,878.16x = 1,711,430,500.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,711,430,500.95/45,878.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,303.82

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