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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,350.41, 63,963.18 and 26,207.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,350.41, 63,963.18 and 26,207.28 is: 36,165.83

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,350.41 : 63,963.18 = 26,207.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,350.41/63,963.18 = 26,207.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,350.41x = 63,963.18 × 26,207.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,350.41x = 1,676,300,967.95
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,676,300,967.95/46,350.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,165.83

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