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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,168.71, 63,708.98 and 26,030.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,168.71, 63,708.98 and 26,030.54 is: 35,919.98

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,168.71 : 63,708.98 = 26,030.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,168.71/63,708.98 = 26,030.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,168.71x = 63,708.98 × 26,030.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,168.71x = 1,658,379,058.05
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,379,058.05/46,168.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,919.98

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