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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,919.52, 68,813.56 and 26,157.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,919.52, 68,813.56 and 26,157.26 is: 39,198.45

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,919.52 : 68,813.56 = 26,157.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,919.52/68,813.56 = 26,157.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,919.52x = 68,813.56 × 26,157.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,919.52x = 1,799,974,180.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,974,180.45/45,919.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,198.45

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