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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.78, 64,584.48 and 26,663.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.78, 64,584.48 and 26,663.06 is: 36,790.75

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.78 : 64,584.48 = 26,663.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.78/64,584.48 = 26,663.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.78x = 64,584.48 × 26,663.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.78x = 1,722,019,865.31
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,019,865.31/46,805.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,790.75

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