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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,806.60, 64,585.56 and 26,663.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,806.60, 64,585.56 and 26,663.88 is: 36,791.85

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,806.60 : 64,585.56 = 26,663.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,806.60/64,585.56 = 26,663.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,806.60x = 64,585.56 × 26,663.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,806.60x = 1,722,101,621.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,101,621.57/46,806.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,791.85

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