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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,640.52, 64,325.07 and 33,868.44

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,640.52, 64,325.07 and 33,868.44 is: 46,710.24

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,640.52 : 64,325.07 = 33,868.44 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,640.52/64,325.07 = 33,868.44/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,640.52x = 64,325.07 × 33,868.44
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,640.52x = 2,178,589,773.79
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,178,589,773.79/46,640.52
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 46,710.24

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