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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,932.52, 68,833.02 and 26,170.26

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,932.52, 68,833.02 and 26,170.26 is: 39,217.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,932.52 : 68,833.02 = 26,170.26 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,932.52/68,833.02 = 26,170.26/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,932.52x = 68,833.02 × 26,170.26
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,932.52x = 1,801,378,029.99
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,801,378,029.99/45,932.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,217.92

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