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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,215.92, 63,780.92 and 26,065.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,215.92, 63,780.92 and 26,065.44 is: 35,971.97

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,215.92 : 63,780.92 = 26,065.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,215.92/63,780.92 = 26,065.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,215.92x = 63,780.92 × 26,065.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,215.92x = 1,662,477,613.08
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,662,477,613.08/46,215.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.97

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