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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,755.52, 70,133.92 and 26,110.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,755.52, 70,133.92 and 26,110.40 is: 39,165.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,755.52 : 70,133.92 = 26,110.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,755.52/70,133.92 = 26,110.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,755.52x = 70,133.92 × 26,110.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,755.52x = 1,831,224,704.77
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,831,224,704.77/46,755.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,165.96

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