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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,806.78, 64,585.82 and 26,664.06

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,806.78, 64,585.82 and 26,664.06 is: 36,792.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,806.78 : 64,585.82 = 26,664.06 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,806.78/64,585.82 = 26,664.06/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,806.78x = 64,585.82 × 26,664.06
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,806.78x = 1,722,119,804.11
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,119,804.11/46,806.78
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,792.10

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