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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 64,972.91, 97,493.52 and 46,119.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 64,972.91, 97,493.52 and 46,119.21 is: 69,203.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    64,972.91 : 97,493.52 = 46,119.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    64,972.91/97,493.52 = 46,119.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    64,972.91x = 97,493.52 × 46,119.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    64,972.91x = 4,496,324,122.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,496,324,122.52/64,972.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 69,203.06

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