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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,348.41, 63,898.94 and 36,819.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,348.41, 63,898.94 and 36,819.92 is: 50,762.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,348.41 : 63,898.94 = 36,819.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,348.41/63,898.94 = 36,819.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,348.41x = 63,898.94 × 36,819.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,348.41x = 2,352,753,858.88
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,352,753,858.88/46,348.41
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,762.34

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