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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,436.04, 96,257.97 and 46,513.58

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,436.04, 96,257.97 and 46,513.58 is: 69,484.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,436.04 : 96,257.97 = 46,513.58 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,436.04/96,257.97 = 46,513.58/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,436.04x = 96,257.97 × 46,513.58
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,436.04x = 4,477,302,306.94
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,477,302,306.94/64,436.04
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,484.44

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