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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,066.72, 68,989.34 and 26,285.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,066.72, 68,989.34 and 26,285.30 is: 39,364.76

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,066.72 : 68,989.34 = 26,285.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,066.72/68,989.34 = 26,285.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,066.72x = 68,989.34 × 26,285.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,066.72x = 1,813,405,498.70
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,813,405,498.70/46,066.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,364.76

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