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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 57,446.64, 86,169.96 and 26,260

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 57,446.64, 86,169.96 and 26,260 is: 39,390.00

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    57,446.64 : 86,169.96 = 26,260 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    57,446.64/86,169.96 = 26,260/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    57,446.64x = 86,169.96 × 26,260
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    57,446.64x = 2,262,823,149.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,262,823,149.60/57,446.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,390.00

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