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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,008.80, 68,964.60 and 26,244.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,008.80, 68,964.60 and 26,244.80 is: 39,339.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,008.80 : 68,964.60 = 26,244.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,008.80/68,964.60 = 26,244.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,008.80x = 68,964.60 × 26,244.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,008.80x = 1,809,962,134.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,962,134.08/46,008.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,339.48

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