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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,244.76, 63,817.99 and 26,102.49

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,244.76, 63,817.99 and 26,102.49 is: 36,021.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,244.76 : 63,817.99 = 26,102.49 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,244.76/63,817.99 = 26,102.49/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,244.76x = 63,817.99 × 26,102.49
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,244.76x = 1,665,808,380.54
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,665,808,380.54/46,244.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,021.56

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