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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.76, 64,298.20 and 31,494.88

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.76, 64,298.20 and 31,494.88 is: 43,449.08

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.76 : 64,298.20 = 31,494.88 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.76/64,298.20 = 31,494.88/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.76x = 64,298.20 × 31,494.88
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.76x = 2,025,064,093.22
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,025,064,093.22/46,607.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,449.08

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