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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,930.96, 70,305.68 and 26,091.28

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,930.96, 70,305.68 and 26,091.28 is: 39,086.46

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,930.96 : 70,305.68 = 26,091.28 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,930.96/70,305.68 = 26,091.28/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,930.96x = 70,305.68 × 26,091.28
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,930.96x = 1,834,365,182.47
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,834,365,182.47/46,930.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,086.46

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