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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,995.51, 64,847.80 and 26,853.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,995.51, 64,847.80 and 26,853.70 is: 37,054.68

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,995.51 : 64,847.80 = 26,853.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,995.51/64,847.80 = 26,853.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,995.51x = 64,847.80 × 26,853.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,995.51x = 1,741,403,366.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,741,403,366.86/46,995.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,054.68

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