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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,309.80, 63,910.02 and 26,167.53

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,309.80, 63,910.02 and 26,167.53 is: 36,112.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,309.80 : 63,910.02 = 26,167.53 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,309.80/63,910.02 = 26,167.53/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,309.80x = 63,910.02 × 26,167.53
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,309.80x = 1,672,367,365.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,367,365.65/46,309.80
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,112.60

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