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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,368.15, 96,463.35 and 46,456.02

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,368.15, 96,463.35 and 46,456.02 is: 69,619.89

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,368.15 : 96,463.35 = 46,456.02 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,368.15/96,463.35 = 46,456.02/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,368.15x = 96,463.35 × 46,456.02
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,368.15x = 4,481,303,316.87
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,481,303,316.87/64,368.15
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,619.89

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