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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,411.98, 64,043.64 and 26,265.66

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,411.98, 64,043.64 and 26,265.66 is: 36,243.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,411.98 : 64,043.64 = 26,265.66 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,411.98/64,043.64 = 26,265.66/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,411.98x = 64,043.64 × 26,265.66
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,411.98x = 1,682,148,473.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,682,148,473.40/46,411.98
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,243.84

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