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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,369.26, 63,992.76 and 26,226.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,369.26, 63,992.76 and 26,226.16 is: 36,193.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,369.26 : 63,992.76 = 26,226.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,369.26/63,992.76 = 26,226.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,369.26x = 63,992.76 × 26,226.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,369.26x = 1,678,284,362.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,284,362.60/46,369.26
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,193.90

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