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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.62, 69,256.58 and 26,468.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.62, 69,256.58 and 26,468.62 is: 39,719.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.62 : 69,256.58 = 26,468.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.62/69,256.58 = 26,468.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.62x = 69,256.58 × 26,468.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.62x = 1,833,126,098.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,126,098.52/46,151.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,719.65

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