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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,356.90, 63,897.84 and 36,269.16

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,356.90, 63,897.84 and 36,269.16 is: 49,993.01

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,356.90 : 63,897.84 = 36,269.16 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,356.90/63,897.84 = 36,269.16/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,356.90x = 63,897.84 × 36,269.16
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,356.90x = 2,317,520,982.61
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,520,982.61/46,356.90
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,993.01

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