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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 76,729.91, 105,892.59 and 46,516.50

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 76,729.91, 105,892.59 and 46,516.50 is: 64,195.99

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    76,729.91 : 105,892.59 = 46,516.50 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    76,729.91/105,892.59 = 46,516.50/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    76,729.91x = 105,892.59 × 46,516.50
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    76,729.91x = 4,925,752,575.52
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 4,925,752,575.52/76,729.91
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 64,195.99

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