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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,152.62, 69,258.08 and 26,469.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,152.62, 69,258.08 and 26,469.62 is: 39,721.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,152.62 : 69,258.08 = 26,469.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,152.62/69,258.08 = 26,469.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,152.62x = 69,258.08 × 26,469.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,152.62x = 1,833,235,059.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,235,059.53/46,152.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,721.15

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