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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,136.59, 63,593.71 and 36,047.43

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,136.59, 63,593.71 and 36,047.43 is: 49,687.02

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,136.59 : 63,593.71 = 36,047.43 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,136.59/63,593.71 = 36,047.43/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,136.59x = 63,593.71 × 36,047.43
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,136.59x = 2,292,389,719.55
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,292,389,719.55/46,136.59
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,687.02

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