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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,430.08, 64,049.34 and 28,529.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,430.08, 64,049.34 and 28,529.08 is: 39,355.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,430.08 : 64,049.34 = 28,529.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,430.08/64,049.34 = 28,529.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,430.08x = 64,049.34 × 28,529.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,430.08x = 1,827,268,744.81
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,827,268,744.81/46,430.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 39,355.28

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