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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,517.52, 64,126.44 and 35,320.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,517.52, 64,126.44 and 35,320.08 is: 48,690.28

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,517.52 : 64,126.44 = 35,320.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,517.52/64,126.44 = 35,320.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,517.52x = 64,126.44 × 35,320.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,517.52x = 2,264,950,990.92
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,264,950,990.92/46,517.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 48,690.28

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