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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,410.96, 64,043.28 and 26,266.80

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,410.96, 64,043.28 and 26,266.80 is: 36,246.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,410.96 : 64,043.28 = 26,266.80 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,410.96/64,043.28 = 26,266.80/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,410.96x = 64,043.28 × 26,266.80
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,410.96x = 1,682,212,027.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,212,027.10/46,410.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,246.01

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