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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,920.52, 68,815.06 and 26,158.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,920.52, 68,815.06 and 26,158.26 is: 39,199.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,920.52 : 68,815.06 = 26,158.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,920.52/68,815.06 = 26,158.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,920.52x = 68,815.06 × 26,158.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,920.52x = 1,800,082,231.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,082,231.40/45,920.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,199.95

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