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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,145.76, 63,687.24 and 26,007

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,145.76, 63,687.24 and 26,007 is: 35,893.09

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,145.76 : 63,687.24 = 26,007 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,145.76/63,687.24 = 26,007/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,145.76x = 63,687.24 × 26,007
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,145.76x = 1,656,314,050.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,314,050.68/46,145.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,893.09

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