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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,235.40, 63,804.60 and 26,098.82

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,235.40, 63,804.60 and 26,098.82 is: 36,016.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,235.40 : 63,804.60 = 26,098.82 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,235.40/63,804.60 = 26,098.82/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,235.40x = 63,804.60 × 26,098.82
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,235.40x = 1,665,224,770.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,224,770.57/46,235.40
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,016.23

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