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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,160.84, 63,700.16 and 26,021.81

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,160.84, 63,700.16 and 26,021.81 is: 35,909.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,160.84 : 63,700.16 = 26,021.81 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,160.84/63,700.16 = 26,021.81/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,160.84x = 63,700.16 × 26,021.81
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,160.84x = 1,657,593,489.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,593,489.63/46,160.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,909.08

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