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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,179.72, 63,685.44 and 34,648.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,179.72, 63,685.44 and 34,648.56 is: 47,783.07

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,179.72 : 63,685.44 = 34,648.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,179.72/63,685.44 = 34,648.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,179.72x = 63,685.44 × 34,648.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,179.72x = 2,206,608,788.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,206,608,788.97/46,179.72
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,783.07

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