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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,366.62, 63,967.82 and 30,252.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,366.62, 63,967.82 and 30,252.89 is: 41,737.16

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,366.62 : 63,967.82 = 30,252.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,366.62/63,967.82 = 30,252.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,366.62x = 63,967.82 × 30,252.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,366.62x = 1,935,210,950.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,935,210,950.90/46,366.62
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 41,737.16

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