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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,392.13, 64,073.30 and 31,258.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,392.13, 64,073.30 and 31,258.29 is: 43,171.59

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,392.13 : 64,073.30 = 31,258.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,392.13/64,073.30 = 31,258.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,392.13x = 64,073.30 × 31,258.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,392.13x = 2,002,821,792.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,002,821,792.66/46,392.13
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,171.59

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