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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,223.64, 63,812.22 and 32,051.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,223.64, 63,812.22 and 32,051.88 is: 44,247.96

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,223.64 : 63,812.22 = 32,051.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,223.64/63,812.22 = 32,051.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,223.64x = 63,812.22 × 32,051.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,223.64x = 2,045,301,617.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,045,301,617.97/46,223.64
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 44,247.96

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