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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,149.99, 63,687.27 and 27,041.05

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,149.99, 63,687.27 and 27,041.05 is: 37,316.82

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,149.99 : 63,687.27 = 27,041.05 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,149.99/63,687.27 = 27,041.05/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,149.99x = 63,687.27 × 27,041.05
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,149.99x = 1,722,170,652.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,722,170,652.43/46,149.99
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 37,316.82

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