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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.56, 64,047.93 and 26,268.09

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.56, 64,047.93 and 26,268.09 is: 36,249.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.56 : 64,047.93 = 26,268.09 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.56/64,047.93 = 26,268.09/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.56x = 64,047.93 × 26,268.09
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.56x = 1,682,416,789.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,416,789.55/46,411.56
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,249.95

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