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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.84, 63,847.96 and 26,125.24

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.84, 63,847.96 and 26,125.24 is: 36,049.56

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.84 : 63,847.96 = 26,125.24 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.84/63,847.96 = 26,125.24/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.84x = 63,847.96 × 26,125.24
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.84x = 1,668,043,278.51
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,043,278.51/46,270.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,049.56

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