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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,569.92, 64,264.70 and 26,425.60

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,569.92, 64,264.70 and 26,425.60 is: 36,466.31

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,569.92 : 64,264.70 = 26,425.60 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,569.92/64,264.70 = 26,425.60/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,569.92x = 64,264.70 × 26,425.60
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,569.92x = 1,698,232,963.53
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,698,232,963.53/46,569.92
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,466.31

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