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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,567.96, 64,265.06 and 26,425.68

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,567.96, 64,265.06 and 26,425.68 is: 36,468.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,567.96 : 64,265.06 = 26,425.68 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,567.96/64,265.06 = 26,425.68/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,567.96x = 64,265.06 × 26,425.68
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,567.96x = 1,698,247,910.74
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,247,910.74/46,567.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,468.16

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