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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,630.69, 64,347.94 and 26,484.91

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,630.69, 64,347.94 and 26,484.91 is: 36,547.81

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,630.69 : 64,347.94 = 26,484.91 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,630.69/64,347.94 = 26,484.91/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,630.69x = 64,347.94 × 26,484.91
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,630.69x = 1,704,249,399.59
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,704,249,399.59/46,630.69
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,547.81

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