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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,291.99, 63,886.88 and 26,152.57

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,291.99, 63,886.88 and 26,152.57 is: 36,092.77

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,291.99 : 63,886.88 = 26,152.57 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,291.99/63,886.88 = 26,152.57/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,291.99x = 63,886.88 × 26,152.57
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,291.99x = 1,670,806,166.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,806,166.66/46,291.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,092.77

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