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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,709.97, 64,442.91 and 35,958.13

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,709.97, 64,442.91 and 35,958.13 is: 49,609.25

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,709.97 : 64,442.91 = 35,958.13 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,709.97/64,442.91 = 35,958.13/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,709.97x = 64,442.91 × 35,958.13
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,709.97x = 2,317,246,535.36
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,317,246,535.36/46,709.97
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 49,609.25

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