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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.50, 64,290.83 and 32,980.19

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.50, 64,290.83 and 32,980.19 is: 45,493.19

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.50 : 64,290.83 = 32,980.19 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.50/64,290.83 = 32,980.19/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.50x = 64,290.83 × 32,980.19
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.50x = 2,120,323,788.66
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,120,323,788.66/46,607.50
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,493.19

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