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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,650.94, 64,356.12 and 31,548.89

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,650.94, 64,356.12 and 31,548.89 is: 43,522.48

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,650.94 : 64,356.12 = 31,548.89 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,650.94/64,356.12 = 31,548.89/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,650.94x = 64,356.12 × 31,548.89
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,650.94x = 2,030,364,311.60
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,030,364,311.60/46,650.94
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 43,522.48

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