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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,341.62, 63,950.76 and 26,197.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,341.62, 63,950.76 and 26,197.80 is: 36,152.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,341.62 : 63,950.76 = 26,197.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,341.62/63,950.76 = 26,197.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,341.62x = 63,950.76 × 26,197.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,341.62x = 1,675,369,220.33
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,369,220.33/46,341.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,152.58

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