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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,808.43, 64,591.07 and 26,663.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,808.43, 64,591.07 and 26,663.73 is: 36,793.35

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,808.43 : 64,591.07 = 26,663.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,808.43/64,591.07 = 26,663.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,808.43x = 64,591.07 × 26,663.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,808.43x = 1,722,238,717.57
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,238,717.57/46,808.43
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,793.35

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