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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,315.92, 69,416.84 and 26,342.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,315.92, 69,416.84 and 26,342.16 is: 39,480.80

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,315.92 : 69,416.84 = 26,342.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,315.92/69,416.84 = 26,342.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,315.92x = 69,416.84 × 26,342.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,315.92x = 1,828,589,505.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,828,589,505.97/46,315.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,480.80

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