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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,115.97, 63,640.88 and 27,007.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,115.97, 63,640.88 and 27,007.05 is: 37,270.23

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,115.97 : 63,640.88 = 27,007.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,115.97/63,640.88 = 27,007.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,115.97x = 63,640.88 × 27,007.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,115.97x = 1,718,752,633.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,718,752,633.10/46,115.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,270.23

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