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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,481.33, 64,147.19 and 26,065.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,481.33, 64,147.19 and 26,065.28 is: 35,971.74

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,481.33 : 64,147.19 = 26,065.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,481.33/64,147.19 = 26,065.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,481.33x = 64,147.19 × 26,065.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,481.33x = 1,672,014,017.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,672,014,017.50/46,481.33
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 35,971.74

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