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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,407.60, 64,057.92 and 33,017.70

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,407.60, 64,057.92 and 33,017.70 is: 45,575.41

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,407.60 : 64,057.92 = 33,017.70 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,407.60/64,057.92 = 33,017.70/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,407.60x = 64,057.92 × 33,017.70
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,407.60x = 2,115,045,185.18
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,115,045,185.18/46,407.60
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,575.41

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