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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,220.85, 63,768.95 and 37,708.14

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,220.85, 63,768.95 and 37,708.14 is: 52,024.32

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,220.85 : 63,768.95 = 37,708.14 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,220.85/63,768.95 = 37,708.14/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,220.85x = 63,768.95 × 37,708.14
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,220.85x = 2,404,608,305.71
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,404,608,305.71/46,220.85
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,024.32

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