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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,607.91, 64,356.89 and 37,995.48

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,607.91, 64,356.89 and 37,995.48 is: 52,464.72

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,607.91 : 64,356.89 = 37,995.48 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,607.91/64,356.89 = 37,995.48/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,607.91x = 64,356.89 × 37,995.48
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,607.91x = 2,445,270,926.86
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,445,270,926.86/46,607.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 52,464.72

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