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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,233.87, 63,803.34 and 26,091.87

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,233.87, 63,803.34 and 26,091.87 is: 36,007.12

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,233.87 : 63,803.34 = 26,091.87 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,233.87/63,803.34 = 26,091.87/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,233.87x = 63,803.34 × 26,091.87
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,233.87x = 1,664,748,452.85
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,664,748,452.85/46,233.87
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,007.12

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