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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,118.92, 63,644.18 and 26,995.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,118.92, 63,644.18 and 26,995.22 is: 37,253.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,118.92 : 63,644.18 = 26,995.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,118.92/63,644.18 = 26,995.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,118.92x = 63,644.18 × 26,995.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,118.92x = 1,718,088,640.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,088,640.82/46,118.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,253.44

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