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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.76, 63,664.40 and 30,227.20

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.76, 63,664.40 and 30,227.20 is: 41,698.95

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.76 : 63,664.40 = 30,227.20 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.76/63,664.40 = 30,227.20/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.76x = 63,664.40 × 30,227.20
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.76x = 1,924,396,551.68
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,924,396,551.68/46,149.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,698.95

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