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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,243.16, 63,812.54 and 26,097.30

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,243.16, 63,812.54 and 26,097.30 is: 36,012.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,243.16 : 63,812.54 = 26,097.30 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,243.16/63,812.54 = 26,097.30/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,243.16x = 63,812.54 × 26,097.30
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,243.16x = 1,665,334,550.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,334,550.59/46,243.16
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,012.56

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