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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,284.51, 63,824.84 and 39,592.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,284.51, 63,824.84 and 39,592.29 is: 54,596.49

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,284.51 : 63,824.84 = 39,592.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,284.51/63,824.84 = 39,592.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,284.51x = 63,824.84 × 39,592.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,284.51x = 2,526,971,513.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,526,971,513.90/46,284.51
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 54,596.49

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