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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,018.61, 88,383.53 and 46,159.73

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,018.61, 88,383.53 and 46,159.73 is: 63,727.71

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,018.61 : 88,383.53 = 46,159.73 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,018.61/88,383.53 = 46,159.73/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,018.61x = 88,383.53 × 46,159.73
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,018.61x = 4,079,759,650.45
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,079,759,650.45/64,018.61
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,727.71

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