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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 45,975.80, 63,439.80 and 26,594.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 45,975.80, 63,439.80 and 26,594.12 is: 36,695.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    45,975.80 : 63,439.80 = 26,594.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    45,975.80/63,439.80 = 26,594.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    45,975.80x = 63,439.80 × 26,594.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    45,975.80x = 1,687,125,653.98
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,125,653.98/45,975.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,695.95

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