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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,930.52, 63,384.10 and 26,058.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,930.52, 63,384.10 and 26,058.52 is: 35,960.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,930.52 : 63,384.10 = 26,058.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,930.52/63,384.10 = 26,058.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,930.52x = 63,384.10 × 26,058.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,930.52x = 1,651,695,837.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,651,695,837.53/45,930.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,960.75

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