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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,281.92, 63,875.04 and 26,413.76

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,281.92, 63,875.04 and 26,413.76 is: 36,454.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,281.92 : 63,875.04 = 26,413.76 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,281.92/63,875.04 = 26,413.76/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,281.92x = 63,875.04 × 26,413.76
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,281.92x = 1,687,179,976.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,687,179,976.55/46,281.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,454.41

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