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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,369.41, 63,989.33 and 26,230.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,369.41, 63,989.33 and 26,230.22 is: 36,197.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,369.41 : 63,989.33 = 26,230.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,369.41/63,989.33 = 26,230.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,369.41x = 63,989.33 × 26,230.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,369.41x = 1,678,453,752.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,678,453,752.45/46,369.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,197.44

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