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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,397.14, 64,024.83 and 26,253.52

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,397.14, 64,024.83 and 26,253.52 is: 36,228.03

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,397.14 : 64,024.83 = 26,253.52 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,397.14/64,024.83 = 26,253.52/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,397.14x = 64,024.83 × 26,253.52
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,397.14x = 1,680,876,994.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,680,876,994.84/46,397.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,228.03

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