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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 61,283.76, 84,575.21 and 46,149.72

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 61,283.76, 84,575.21 and 46,149.72 is: 63,689.34

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    61,283.76 : 84,575.21 = 46,149.72 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    61,283.76/84,575.21 = 46,149.72/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    61,283.76x = 84,575.21 × 46,149.72
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    61,283.76x = 3,903,122,029.69
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 3,903,122,029.69/61,283.76
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,689.34

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