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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,919.54, 68,813.54 and 26,157.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,919.54, 68,813.54 and 26,157.29 is: 39,198.47

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,919.54 : 68,813.54 = 26,157.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,919.54/68,813.54 = 26,157.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,919.54x = 68,813.54 × 26,157.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,919.54x = 1,799,975,590.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,799,975,590.92/45,919.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,198.47

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