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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,153.62, 69,259.58 and 26,470.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,153.62, 69,259.58 and 26,470.62 is: 39,722.65

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,153.62 : 69,259.58 = 26,470.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,153.62/69,259.58 = 26,470.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,153.62x = 69,259.58 × 26,470.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,153.62x = 1,833,344,023.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,344,023.54/46,153.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,722.65

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