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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,181.76, 63,712.86 and 26,034.03

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,181.76, 63,712.86 and 26,034.03 is: 35,916.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,181.76 : 63,712.86 = 26,034.03 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,181.76/63,712.86 = 26,034.03/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,181.76x = 63,712.86 × 26,034.03
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,181.76x = 1,658,702,508.63
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,658,702,508.63/46,181.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,916.83

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