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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,666.84, 70,070.36 and 26,698.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,666.84, 70,070.36 and 26,698.88 is: 40,088.43

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,666.84 : 70,070.36 = 26,698.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,666.84/70,070.36 = 26,698.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,666.84x = 70,070.36 × 26,698.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,666.84x = 1,870,800,133.20
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,870,800,133.20/46,666.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 40,088.43

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