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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,368.62, 63,991.92 and 26,225.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,368.62, 63,991.92 and 26,225.54 is: 36,193.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,368.62 : 63,991.92 = 26,225.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,368.62/63,991.92 = 26,225.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,368.62x = 63,991.92 × 26,225.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,368.62x = 1,678,222,657.64
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,222,657.64/46,368.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,193.07

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