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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.97, 63,888.12 and 26,150.15

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.97, 63,888.12 and 26,150.15 is: 36,090.15

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.97 : 63,888.12 = 26,150.15 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.97/63,888.12 = 26,150.15/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.97x = 63,888.12 × 26,150.15
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.97x = 1,670,684,080.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,684,080.94/46,291.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,090.15

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