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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,267.49, 63,852.91 and 26,129.27

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,267.49, 63,852.91 and 26,129.27 is: 36,060.52

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,267.49 : 63,852.91 = 26,129.27 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,267.49/63,852.91 = 26,129.27/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,267.49x = 63,852.91 × 26,129.27
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,267.49x = 1,668,429,635.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,429,635.40/46,267.49
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,060.52

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