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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,525.88, 64,211.94 and 26,390.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,525.88, 64,211.94 and 26,390.06 is: 36,421.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,525.88 : 64,211.94 = 26,390.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,525.88/64,211.94 = 26,390.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,525.88x = 64,211.94 × 26,390.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,525.88x = 1,694,556,949.32
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,694,556,949.32/46,525.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,421.81

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