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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,924.56, 68,821.04 and 26,162.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,924.56, 68,821.04 and 26,162.28 is: 39,205.94

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,924.56 : 68,821.04 = 26,162.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,924.56/68,821.04 = 26,162.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,924.56x = 68,821.04 × 26,162.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,924.56x = 1,800,515,318.37
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,800,515,318.37/45,924.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,205.94

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