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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,292.98, 63,885.64 and 26,150.71

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,292.98, 63,885.64 and 26,150.71 is: 36,088.73

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,292.98 : 63,885.64 = 26,150.71 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,292.98/63,885.64 = 26,150.71/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,292.98x = 63,885.64 × 26,150.71
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,292.98x = 1,670,654,873.76
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,654,873.76/46,292.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,088.73

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