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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.47, 63,903.92 and 26,167.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.47, 63,903.92 and 26,167.20 is: 36,108.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.47 : 63,903.92 = 26,167.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.47/63,903.92 = 26,167.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.47x = 63,903.92 × 26,167.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.47x = 1,672,186,524.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,186,524.59/46,309.47
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,108.95

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