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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,973.93, 68,911.89 and 26,209.93

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,973.93, 68,911.89 and 26,209.93 is: 39,286.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,973.93 : 68,911.89 = 26,209.93 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,973.93/68,911.89 = 26,209.93/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,973.93x = 68,911.89 × 26,209.93
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,973.93x = 1,806,175,813.07
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,175,813.07/45,973.93
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,286.96

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