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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,314.88, 63,923.52 and 36,223.36

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,314.88, 63,923.52 and 36,223.36 is: 49,995.26

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,314.88 : 63,923.52 = 36,223.36 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,314.88/63,923.52 = 36,223.36/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,314.88x = 63,923.52 × 36,223.36
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,314.88x = 2,315,524,677.43
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,315,524,677.43/46,314.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,995.26

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