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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,151.80, 63,689.73 and 26,008.99

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,151.80, 63,689.73 and 26,008.99 is: 35,892.54

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,151.80 : 63,689.73 = 26,008.99 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,151.80/63,689.73 = 26,008.99/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,151.80x = 63,689.73 × 26,008.99
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,151.80x = 1,656,505,550.67
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,656,505,550.67/46,151.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,892.54

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