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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,974.94, 68,913.38 and 26,210.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,974.94, 68,913.38 and 26,210.94 is: 39,288.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,974.94 : 68,913.38 = 26,210.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,974.94/68,913.38 = 26,210.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,974.94x = 68,913.38 × 26,210.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,974.94x = 1,806,284,468.38
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,806,284,468.38/45,974.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,288.46

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