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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,015.76, 68,900.63 and 26,267.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,015.76, 68,900.63 and 26,267.15 is: 39,330.51

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,015.76 : 68,900.63 = 26,267.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,015.76/68,900.63 = 26,267.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,015.76x = 68,900.63 × 26,267.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,015.76x = 1,809,823,224.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,809,823,224.22/46,015.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,330.51

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