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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,153.86, 69,259.98 and 26,470.86

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,153.86, 69,259.98 and 26,470.86 is: 39,723.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,153.86 : 69,259.98 = 26,470.86 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,153.86/69,259.98 = 26,470.86/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,153.86x = 69,259.98 × 26,470.86
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,153.86x = 1,833,371,234.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,371,234.18/46,153.86
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,723.03

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