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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,164.74, 63,695.96 and 26,021.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,164.74, 63,695.96 and 26,021.66 is: 35,903.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,164.74 : 63,695.96 = 26,021.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,164.74/63,695.96 = 26,021.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,164.74x = 63,695.96 × 26,021.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,164.74x = 1,657,474,614.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,657,474,614.49/46,164.74
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,903.48

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