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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,969.93, 68,905.89 and 26,205.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,969.93, 68,905.89 and 26,205.93 is: 39,280.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,969.93 : 68,905.89 = 26,205.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,969.93/68,905.89 = 26,205.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,969.93x = 68,905.89 × 26,205.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,969.93x = 1,805,742,929.93
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,805,742,929.93/45,969.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,280.96

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