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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,805.84, 64,584.53 and 26,663.12

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,805.84, 64,584.53 and 26,663.12 is: 36,790.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,805.84 : 64,584.53 = 26,663.12 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,805.84/64,584.53 = 26,663.12/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,805.84x = 64,584.53 × 26,663.12
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,805.84x = 1,722,025,101.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,025,101.68/46,805.84
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,790.82

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