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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,209.60, 63,715.68 and 32,074.56

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,209.60, 63,715.68 and 32,074.56 is: 44,225.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,209.60 : 63,715.68 = 32,074.56 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,209.60/63,715.68 = 32,074.56/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,209.60x = 63,715.68 × 32,074.56
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,209.60x = 2,043,652,401.10
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,043,652,401.10/46,209.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,225.71

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