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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,270.98, 63,855.99 and 26,128.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,270.98, 63,855.99 and 26,128.04 is: 36,057.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,270.98 : 63,855.99 = 26,128.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,270.98/63,855.99 = 26,128.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,270.98x = 63,855.99 × 26,128.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,270.98x = 1,668,431,541.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,668,431,541.68/46,270.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,057.84

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