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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,182.54, 63,689.31 and 34,275.54

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,182.54, 63,689.31 and 34,275.54 is: 47,268.63

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,182.54 : 63,689.31 = 34,275.54 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,182.54/63,689.31 = 34,275.54/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,182.54x = 63,689.31 × 34,275.54
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,182.54x = 2,182,985,492.48
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,182,985,492.48/46,182.54
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 47,268.63

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