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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,349.82, 63,958.82 and 26,203.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,349.82, 63,958.82 and 26,203.91 is: 36,159.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,349.82 : 63,958.82 = 26,203.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,349.82/63,958.82 = 26,203.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,349.82x = 63,958.82 × 26,203.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,349.82x = 1,675,970,712.17
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,675,970,712.17/46,349.82
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,159.16

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