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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,234.84, 63,805.72 and 26,096.64

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,234.84, 63,805.72 and 26,096.64 is: 36,014.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,234.84 : 63,805.72 = 26,096.64 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,234.84/63,805.72 = 26,096.64/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,234.84x = 63,805.72 × 26,096.64
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,234.84x = 1,665,114,904.78
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,114,904.78/46,234.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,014.29

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