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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,239.84, 63,810.72 and 26,095.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,239.84, 63,810.72 and 26,095.68 is: 36,011.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,239.84 : 63,810.72 = 26,095.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,239.84/63,810.72 = 26,095.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,239.84x = 63,810.72 × 26,095.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,239.84x = 1,665,184,129.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,184,129.69/46,239.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,011.89

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