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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,614.84, 64,325.94 and 26,471.22

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,614.84, 64,325.94 and 26,471.22 is: 36,528.84

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,614.84 : 64,325.94 = 26,471.22 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,614.84/64,325.94 = 26,471.22/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,614.84x = 64,325.94 × 26,471.22
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,614.84x = 1,702,786,109.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,702,786,109.45/46,614.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,528.84

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