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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,295.78, 63,886.98 and 26,154.74

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,295.78, 63,886.98 and 26,154.74 is: 36,092.87

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,295.78 : 63,886.98 = 26,154.74 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,295.78/63,886.98 = 26,154.74/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,295.78x = 63,886.98 × 26,154.74
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,295.78x = 1,670,947,351.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,670,947,351.29/46,295.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,092.87

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