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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,833.76, 64,628.52 and 26,695

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,833.76, 64,628.52 and 26,695 is: 36,837.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,833.76 : 64,628.52 = 26,695 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,833.76/64,628.52 = 26,695/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,833.76x = 64,628.52 × 26,695
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,833.76x = 1,725,258,341.40
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,725,258,341.40/46,833.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 36,837.92

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