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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,379.13, 64,004.61 and 26,235.62

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,379.13, 64,004.61 and 26,235.62 is: 36,205.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,379.13 : 64,004.61 = 26,235.62 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,379.13/64,004.61 = 26,235.62/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,379.13x = 64,004.61 × 26,235.62
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,379.13x = 1,679,200,603.24
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,679,200,603.24/46,379.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,205.95

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