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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,162.92, 63,702.78 and 26,019.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,162.92, 63,702.78 and 26,019.72 is: 35,906.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,162.92 : 63,702.78 = 26,019.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,162.92/63,702.78 = 26,019.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,162.92x = 63,702.78 × 26,019.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,162.92x = 1,657,528,498.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,528,498.82/46,162.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,906.06

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