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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,056.88, 63,558.49 and 26,184.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,056.88, 63,558.49 and 26,184.88 is: 36,135.13

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,056.88 : 63,558.49 = 26,184.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,056.88/63,558.49 = 26,184.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,056.88x = 63,558.49 × 26,184.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,056.88x = 1,664,271,433.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,271,433.63/46,056.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,135.13

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