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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,252.35, 69,266.70 and 26,470.94

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,252.35, 69,266.70 and 26,470.94 is: 39,642.40

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,252.35 : 69,266.70 = 26,470.94 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,252.35/69,266.70 = 26,470.94/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,252.35x = 69,266.70 × 26,470.94
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,252.35x = 1,833,554,313.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,833,554,313.36/46,252.35
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,642.40

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