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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,708.08, 96,993 and 46,183.92

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,708.08, 96,993 and 46,183.92 is: 69,226.55

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,708.08 : 96,993 = 46,183.92 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,708.08/96,993 = 46,183.92/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,708.08x = 96,993 × 46,183.92
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,708.08x = 4,479,516,952.56
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,479,516,952.56/64,708.08
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,226.55

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