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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.68, 64,459.36 and 33,304.29

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.68, 64,459.36 and 33,304.29 is: 45,959.92

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.68 : 64,459.36 = 33,304.29 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.68/64,459.36 = 33,304.29/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.68x = 64,459.36 × 33,304.29
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.68x = 2,146,773,218.65
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,146,773,218.65/46,709.68
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 45,959.92

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