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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 73,205.17, 101,033.97 and 46,350.17

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 73,205.17, 101,033.97 and 46,350.17 is: 63,970.10

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    73,205.17 : 101,033.97 = 46,350.17 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    73,205.17/101,033.97 = 46,350.17/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    73,205.17x = 101,033.97 × 46,350.17
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    73,205.17x = 4,682,941,953.49
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,682,941,953.49/73,205.17
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 63,970.10

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