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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 46,993.83, 64,876.69 and 36,294.08

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 46,993.83, 64,876.69 and 36,294.08 is: 50,105.29

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    46,993.83 : 64,876.69 = 36,294.08 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    46,993.83/64,876.69 = 36,294.08/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    46,993.83x = 64,876.69 × 36,294.08
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    46,993.83x = 2,354,639,402.84
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,354,639,402.84/46,993.83
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 50,105.29

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