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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,407.41, 64,041.54 and 26,268.11

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,407.41, 64,041.54 and 26,268.11 is: 36,249.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,407.41 : 64,041.54 = 26,268.11 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,407.41/64,041.54 = 26,268.11/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,407.41x = 64,041.54 × 26,268.11
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,407.41x = 1,682,250,217.29
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,250,217.29/46,407.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.60

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