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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.04, 64,055.40 and 26,269.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.04, 64,055.40 and 26,269.04 is: 36,255.90

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.04 : 64,055.40 = 26,269.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.04/64,055.40 = 26,269.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.04x = 64,055.40 × 26,269.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.04x = 1,682,673,864.82
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,673,864.82/46,411.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,255.90

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