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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,907.40, 68,807.10 and 26,204.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,907.40, 68,807.10 and 26,204.60 is: 39,276.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,907.40 : 68,807.10 = 26,204.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,907.40/68,807.10 = 26,204.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,907.40x = 68,807.10 × 26,204.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,907.40x = 1,803,062,532.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,803,062,532.66/45,907.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,276.08

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